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  The Kite Runner 　　The Kite Runner, novel by Khaled Hosseini, published in 2003. It follows the journey of Amir, a young boy from Kabul, and is set against the tumultuous background of Afghanistan’s history, from the fall of the monarchy through to the rise of the Taliban regime. The novel delves into the themes of guilt, redemption, and the enduring effects of childhood...
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  Heathrow Airport 　　Also called: London Heathrow Airport (Show more) Airport code: LHR (Show more) Heathrow Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest and most connected airports in the world. Opened in 1946 and located west of Central London, it provides service to more than 200 destinations in more than 80 countries. British Airways is...
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  Raven Wilkinson 　　In full: Anne Raven Wilkinson (Show more) Born: February 2, 1935, Harlem, Manhattan, New York, U.S. (Show more) Died: December 17, 2018, Manhattan, New York (Show more) Raven Wilkinson (born February 2, 1935, Harlem, Manhattan, New York, U.S.—died December 17, 2018, Manhattan, New York) was an American dancer who became the first Black woman to dance with a major classical...
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  Battle of Five Forks 　　Battle of Five Forks, one of the final major engagements of the American Civil War (1861–65). It was fought on April 1, 1865. The lengthy Union siege of Confederate-held Petersburg in Virginia, which had lasted for nine months, was brought to a close in this battle. Union troops overwhelmed their opponents at what has been called the “Waterloo of the...
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  5 sporting betting companies you can invest in 　　 　　Intrigued by sports betting, but you don’t like the playing odds—and you recognize that, over time, the house has an edge? Participation in sports betting platforms doesn’t require you to place wagers or evaluate odds. Many sports betting companies are publicly traded, which means you have an opportunity to sit on “the other side of the table” and potentially...
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  Deferred and immediate annuities: Understanding the difference 　　 　　Annuities are financial products sold by insurance companies that help retirees generate a guaranteed stream of lifetime income. Annuities come in two varieties: immediate and deferred. As the names suggest, you receive funds from an immediate annuity sooner than a deferred one. 　　Annuities can add a degree of certainty to retirement income. But they aren’t right for everyone. Annuities...
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  Monica Seles 　　Born: December 2, 1973, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia [now in Serbia] (age 50) (Show more) Awards And Honors: Australian Open French Open U.S. Open International Tennis Hall of Fame (2009) (Show more) Monica Seles (born December 2, 1973, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia [now in Serbia]) is a Yugoslavian-born retired American professional tennis player who dominated her sport and was nearly unbeatable during...
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  smelling salts 　　Also called: ammonia inhalants (Show more) smelling salts, any of several different preparations of ammonia-based product and other ingredients used to revive a person affected by syncope (fainting). Historically, smelling salts contained ammonium carbonate and perfume; modern preparations typically consist of ammonia dissolved in water and ethanol, sometimes infused with a scented oil, such as eucalyptus. The salts release ammonia...
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  T. Rex 　　Originally called: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Show more) T. Rex, British rock band, a pioneer of glam rock in the 1970s. T. Rex originally was known for its acoustic, psychedelic, folk-influenced sound. From 1970, however, with reconceptualization of its direction and the addition of electronic instruments, the band broke into the glam rock scene. T. Rex went on to achieve significant success,...
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  Maya Le Tissier 　　Born: April 18, 2002, Guernsey, Channel Islands (Show more) Maya Le Tissier (born April 18, 2002, Guernsey, Channel Islands) English football (soccer) player in the Women’s Super League (WSL) and member of the England women’s national team. From 2022, Le Tissier has played for WSL team Manchester United. Le Tissier began playing football at a young age. Her father coached...
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  Novo Nordisk 　　Novo Nordisk A/S is an international pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing corporation established in 1989 through the merger of competing Danish companies Nordisk Insulaboratorium and Novo Terapeutisk Laboratorium. It specializes primarily in four areas of pharmacological research: Novo Nordisk is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, and employs about 55,000 workers worldwide. Its revenues in 2023 were 232 billion Danish kroner ($34.4...
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  Operation Blue Star 　　Also spelled: Operation Bluestar (Show more) Also called: Teeja Ghallughara (Punjabi: “Third Massacre”) (Show more) Operation Blue Star, Indian military operation in June 1984 ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to root out a group of militant Sikh separatists who had occupied the Golden Temple, the Sikhs’ holiest shrine. The leader of the group was Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a Sikh...
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  Asiatic lion 　　Also called: Indian lion or Persian lion (Show more) Asiatic lion, (subspecies Panthera leo leo), population of lions whose geographic range once extended from Turkey to India. In the present day, however, wild Asiatic lions are limited to India’s Gir Protected Area, which is within a dry deciduous forest and includes the Gir National Park, and a handful of smaller...
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  Trying to choose a franchise? 9 tips to consider 　　 　　You’ve thought long and hard about the pros and cons of buying a business franchise, and you’ve decided that it’s what you want to do. You figure you have the time, business savvy, and you’re pretty sure you have the capital (and courage!) to get started. So, what’s next? 　　Not only are there numerous brands to consider, from local...
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  history of Myanmar 　　history of Myanmar, a survey of important events and people in the history of Myanmar. Located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Myanmar is bordered by China to the north and northeast, Laos to the east, Thailand to the southeast, the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest, Bangladesh to the west, and India...
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  Battle of Nineveh 　　Generations of bitter warfare characterize the history of the ancient Near East, and especially that of ancient Mesopotamia. In a concerted campaign to end Assyrian dominance Babylonia led an alliance in an attack in 612 bce against the Assyrian capital, Nineveh, the ruins of which are now surrounded by modern-day Mosul, Iraq. The city, whose heyday had come earlier in...
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  Nollywood 　　Also called: Nigerian cinema (Show more) Nollywood, the Nigerian filmmaking industry and the second largest global film industry in terms of output, after that of India (see Bollywood). The term Nollywood, a portmanteau of “Nigeria” and “Hollywood,” can encompass Nigerian films made outside Nigeria as well as English-language Ghanaian films. It also includes films in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and other...
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  Max Verstappen 　　In full: Max Emilian Verstappen (Show more) Born: September 30, 1997, Hasselt, Belgium (age 26) (Show more) Max Verstappen (born September 30, 1997, Hasselt, Belgium) is a race-car driver competing in Formula One (F1) under the Dutch flag. He is the sport’s youngest race winner, and he is also the youngest person to start an F1 race. Driving for Red...
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  Los Angeles Chinese Massacre of 1871 　　One of the largest mass lynchings in U.S. history occurred in the original Chinese Quarter of Los Angeles on October 24, 1871, and left at least 18 Chinese immigrants dead at the hands of a largely white and Latino mob. Although it was one of the most severe incidents of racist violence in U.S. history and the largest massacre of...
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  Silver Surfer 　　 　　Silver SurferPromotional image from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).(more)Silver Surfer, fictional superhero. 　　Fictional superhero of comic book fame, introduced in 1966 by the famed Marvel Comics team of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee as an enemy of the Fantastic Four, but soon remade into an ally and champion of humankind. 　　 　　Britannica Quiz Pop Culture Quiz...

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