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Raggedy Ann was a character in a series of children's books, "Raggedy Ann Stories." The books were written by Johnny Gruelle. In 1915, the character was turned into a doll. The doll was a popular fad at its release, and gained an iconic status as the years passed. Raggedy Ann had a brother, Raggedy Andy, that was also in the stories and created as a doll.

"The Most Dangerous Game" is a famous 1924 short story by Richard Connell. It is taught in many high schools and colleges and has been adapted numerous times in film.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered to be among the best female athletes of all time. She won gold, silver, and bronze medals at four different Olympic Games.

"The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757" is an 1826 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. It is actually the second out of five books in the Leatherstocking Tales series, but the best known. In 1992, the book was adapted into a screenplay, starring Daniel Day Lewis.

German history stretches from the Roman Era, colonialism of Africa, to its reunification in 1990. Martin Luther, Ludwig van Beethoven and Adolf Hitler are some of the historically significant persons that came from Germany.

Impressionism is an art movement that began in 19th century Paris. Its main characteristics include an emphasis on light, small yet visible brush strokes, and ordinary subject matter. Some of the best-known Impressionist painters include Monet, Renoir, and Cezanne.

Books, music, and art that are generally accepted by scholars to be highly influential, important, and of great artistic and societal merit in the Western world are known as the Western canon. These works are usually taught in schools and universities throughout the Western world and beyond.

Catwoman is a DC Comics character. She is considered an antiheroine, and has a complicated, sometimes romantic relationship with Batman. She was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.

Senior citizen discounts are discounts offered to people over a certain age. These discounts exist as a way to alleviate some of the financial pressures put on those who are retired. Senior discounts can apply to a range of different ages, some starting at 50 years of age, while others not until 75.

Amy Grant is a Christian pop singer. Her most popular album, Heart in Motion, was released in 1991. She is known to many as "The Queen of Christian Pop" and has sold over 30 million records.

Cat Stevens is a folk musician. He is known for songs such as Wild World, Peace Train, and Morning Has Broken. Although Stevens was at his height of notoriety in the late 1970s, many of his songs are still popular today.

Traffic lights are devices that allow for alternating flows of traffic. They signal to drivers when it is time to slow down, stop, or go. They help to ease traffic congestion in highly traveled areas.

Tow trucks, also known as wreckers, are trucks designed for moving other vehicles. They are commonly called to remove a vehicle from an accident scene or when a car has broken down. Tow trucks are also used for other services, such as repossessing vehicles.

Farmers' markets are locations where many farmers gather to directly sell their goods to the public. The produce is generally grown locally and sold seasonally. Produce stands are similar, but on a smaller scale. Many produce stands offer the goods from just one farm or family of farms.

Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is a former French colony in West Central Africa. It is one of the most prosperous countries in in Sub-Saharan Africa due to its large amount of natural resources and sparse population.

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in parts of modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. At its most flourishing point, the Indus Valley Civilization likely had a population of more than five million. The Indus Valley Civilization is noted for its metallurgy, urban planning, handicrafts, and elaborate water supply systems.

Quinine is a chemical with anti-inflammatory properties that is used to treat headaches and malaria. It is a common ingredient in tonic water due to its bitter taste.

Manifest Destiny is a term to describe Americans desire to explore and expand across the entire continent during the 19th century. Westward Expansion began in the United States following the end of the War of 1812. Between 1816 and 1821, six new states were added to the union, and pioneer families swept westward to fill these new lands. While westward expansion impoved the lives of many Americans, it displaced thousands of Native Americans.

Business Hours are a store or company's hours of operation. Use this category to find out holiday hours or weather closings.

Shetland Ponies are a breed of ponies native to the Shetland Isles in Scotland. They stand at a maximum height of 11 hands and are known for their intelligence. They are a popular breed at horse shows and are often ridden by children.

Roman Catholic Archdioceses are the districts under supervision of Roman Catholic bishops. As of 2015, there are 2,851 regular dioceses in the world.

Przewalski's Horse, also known as Dzungarian horse, is a breed of wild horses native to Mongolia. They are an extre,ely rare breed, and are currently on the endagered species list.

Green Tea is a tea made from the plant Camellia sinensis. The tea originated in China, but has become popular across the world.

IGA is a group of grocery stores located in more than 30 countries. IGA stores are popular in small towns and were founded in Chicago, Illinois.

The Israel Defense Forces are the military forces of the State of Israel, consisting of the ground forces, air force, and navy. The Israel Defense Forces is a conscript army, with service being mandatory for nearly all Israeli citizens over the age of 18. The IDF has played an important roll in all the country's major military operations.

Immanuel Kant (April 22, 1724 – February 12, 1804) was a German philosopher and central figure of The Age of Enlightenment. Some of Kant's most famous works are the Critique of Pure Reason, the Critique of Practical Reason, the Metaphysics of Morals, and the Critique of Judgment.

Mushrooms, also known as toadstools, are the above ground fleshy fruiting body of a fungus that typically include a stem. Mushrooms are frequently used as a food source, but also for their medical and psychoactive properties.

Food Lion LLC is a Belgian-American grocery store company whose headquarters are located in Salisbury, North Carolina. There are more than 1,100 Food Lion locations in the United States, and the company employs nearly 48,000 employees.

Divergent is the first novel in the Divergent Universe trilogy, and the debut novel by author Veronica Roth. The novel spent 11 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List and spawned a very successful film adaptation.

Saddam Hussein was the fifth President of Iraq, serving formally from July 16, 1979 to April 9, 2003. Hussein served key roles in the 1968 coup or Iraq, as well as the Iran–Iraq War and the Gulf War. He was widely condemned for his brutality, and was executed on December 20, 2003 for killing 148 Iraqi Shi'ites in 1982.