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"If this ain't the big leagues, there ain't no such thing!" —Slim Jones, Pitcher, Philadelphia Stars Despite this fact, Negro League Baseball began to flourish. Several…Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore (6,000 ft), in South Dakota, became a celebrated American landmark after sculptor Gutzon Borglum took on the project of carving into the side of it the heads of four great…Solomon Lewis SPINK, Congress, DK (1831-1881)
SPINK Solomon Lewis , a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota; born in Whitehall, Washington County, N.Y., March 20, 1831; completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Castleton (Vt.)…Theodore B. WERNER, Congress, SD (1892-1989)
WERNER Theodore B. , a Representative from South Dakota; born in Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, June 2, 1892; attended the public and parochial schools; moved to Rapid City, S.Dak., in 1909;…Short Season, Tall Task
Can the NBA maintain its edge without his Airness? by Gerry Brown NBA also-rans are licking their chops now that the invincible trio of Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen has…United Still Stand
U.S. national team star Eric Wyndalda scores in a World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica's Saprissa Stadium. Although the U.S. squad would lose the match 3-2 they would eventually go on to qualify…James Herbert SINCLAIR, Congress, ND (1871-1943)
SINCLAIR James Herbert , a Representative from North Dakota; born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada, October 9, 1871; moved with his parents to Cooperstown, Griggs County, N.Dak., in 1883; attended…George Morley YOUNG, Congress, ND (1870-1932)
YOUNG George Morley , a Representative from North Dakota; born in Lakelet, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, December 11, 1870; when a boy moved to the United States and settled in St. Charles, Mich…U.S. State Population by Rank (Update for 2023!)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe U.S. population is enormous — 339,123,510 people as of 2023 — and growing. But there’s more to the numbers than “largest and smallest”. Some American…"The Last of Us" Quiz
Are you a fan of “The Last of Us" video game? From the name of the fungal infection that spreads throughout the game's world to the talented voice actors, this quiz will challenge even the most…