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The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City.

Apple pie is a fruit pie or tart made with apples and sometimes may include other fruits, such as raisins, figs and pears. Apple pie originated from Medieval England in 1381 from a recipe called "For to Make Tartys in Applis". The pies can be eaten hot or cold and nowadays is usually served with cream or ice cream. The pies were introduced to the Netherlands and Sweden, where their popularity spread throughout Europe. Later on during the colonization of America, apples had to be imported to the states from Europe in large amounts to make these pies, because apples were not native to America.

Parachutes are devices most commonly used in skydiving. They are sections of fabric, usually made from nylon, that helps to slow a person or object when dropped form a high open location.

Contraceptive implants like Nexplanon, Implanon, Norplant, and Jadelle provide long-term, reversible, and reliable prevention of pregnancy.

Dian Fossey was a world renowned zoologist and primatologist who committed and ultimately gave her life to researching and protecting mountain gorillas in Africa. All questions about Dian Fossey can be directed here.

Barbara Jordan was a powerful speaker and the first Southern woman to be elected in the House of Representatives since Reconstruction. Her passionate drive for education and political reform earned her numerous prestigious awards and honors.

House arrest is an alternative to jail time. A person is sentenced to remaining at a single residential address for the duration of their sentence. They are usually made to where an electronic monitor that alerts the authorities if the subject goes too far from the residence.

The capital of Finland, Helsinki is a major business area for Finland and Northern Europe. Helsinki is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland.

The national sport of Japan, this martial art has a long colorful history full of traditions. This wrestling style gaining popularity and tournaments are starting to be held in other countries.

Keke Palmer (full name Lauren Keyana Palmer) is an actress on the Nickelodeon teen show "True Jackson, VP." She gained fame from her role in the 2006 film "Akeelah and the Bee."

"James and the Giant Peach" was written by Roald Dahl, and first published in 1961. The book was adapted into a screenplay, and was released in 1996.

The food in the UK is simply hearty and delicious. English food and cooking are rooted in history and heritage. “Fish and chips” and “roast beef and Yorkshire pudding” are popular dishes in the UK.

Military tanks is an tracked Armed Fighting Vehicle. These vehicles are usually used in front line combat, also, Tanks do have both offensive and defensive capabilities. All military tanks do have armor to protect the crew inside the tank.

Also known as the Daewoo Lacetti in some markets, the Suzuki Forenza is a car manufactured by GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Company. This vehicle has roomy interior, full power accessories, airbags, and a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine.

Olympics Diving is a discipline that has four events which can be contested by both men and women: the 3m Springboard, the 10m Platform, the Synchronized 3m Springboard, and the Synchronized 10m Platform.

Temple Run is a video game developed by Imangi Studios. It is currently available on IOS and Android systems. The game is centered around explorers who steal an idol from a temple and must escape from monkeys, hence the name "Temple Run."

Puzzle games involve working your way through a mental problem to get to the next stage or level. Traditionally, each level gets progressively harder, taxing the player a little more each time.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders and diseases of the central nervous system.

Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Fenway Park is a baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts. It has been home to the Boston Red Sox for over 100 years.

Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is native to Sumatra, Indonesia. It is the smallest surviving tiger subspecies. Around 400 to 500 wild Sumatran tigers were thought to exist in 1998, but this number has continued to drop.

Ice hockey’s rules and regulations are regulated by the National Hockey League and the International Ice Hockey Federation. The game has three rules of play that limit the puck’s movement: icing, offside and the puck going out of play.

Whoopi Goldberg is an American comedy actress from New York. She has starred in movies such as Jumping Jack Flash, The Color Purple, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. She joined the popular show, The View, in 2007.

Showing during pregnancy is a phrase used to describe women who are pregnant. It roughly describes the increasing size of a woman’s belly during pregnancy, normally noticeable after three months’ pregnancy.

Ventolin is the brand name for albuterol. Albuterol is used for a variety of respiratory conditions that involve bronchospasm. These include asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Edward Bloor was a former high school teacher who now writes young adult novels. He is most well-known for his books Tangerine and London Calling.

Adult singles is a term that refers to any unmarried person over the age of 18. It is a reference generally used in certain websites specifically intended for dating, personals or those with adult content.

A waffle is a leavened batter poured and cooked between two heated plates. They are served with a variety of toppings, including fruit toppings with whipped cream, a variety of flavored syrups, or just a dusting of powdered sugar.

The Maze Runner is a post-apocalyptic, dystopian, young adult novel. The book was written by James Dashner, and was first released in 2011. The 2014 screenplay based on the book was written by Noah Oppenheim.

Living in the Southwest US, they lived along the rivers of the area, particularly the Colorado River.