Denis Charles Scott Compton CBE (23 May 1918 – 23 April 1997) was an English cricketer who played in 78 Test matches and spent his whole cricket career with Middlesex. He was also an accomplished footballer, who played most of his football career at Arsenal.

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Guinea pigs are sociable animals and Swiss law prohibits owners from keeping the furry rodents on their own. But what happens when one dies? Don't fret, just call Priska Küng, who runs a 'rent-a-guinea pig' service to provide companionship for grieving, lonely…

On Sunday, December 16th, Quentin Tarantino and cast converged on New York City’s high-class Ritz-Carlton to discuss their film, Django Unchained. In short, there was a legendary auteur, big stars,…

SI unit of time, defined as 9 192 631 770 periods of the ground-state hyperfine transitions of caesium-133

After the turmoil of the 1990s, the Queen can take satisfaction that she has steered the monarchy to calmer waters

nineteenth-century American statesman, politician, and soldier, namesake of Houston, Texas (1793-1863)

We live on one solid planet, but because of Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, Earth’s core is actually 2-and-a-half years younger than the surface, Science News reports. In his theory, Einstein outlined how very large objects can warp time, causing…

Don't let Jaws ruin your perception of sharks! Through their evolution, sharks have shaped our oceans into the rich habitats we know today. As apex predators (animals that are at the top of the food chain), sharks play an important role in the ecosystem and…

Frog statue perched on a stone cairn is a tribute to Mark Twain and jumping frogs.

heavier-than-air powered aircraft, designed and built by the Wright Brothers

anti-litter campaign slogan

anti-litter campaign slogan

federated state constitution from 1793 in Vermont, USA

Many single adults in the U.S. are content being on their own. Of the half who are not looking for a relationship or dates at the moment, having more

24 feet tall and three feet wide, these giant spires dotted the ancient landscape

American boxing trainer

Journalist, television personality (1913-1965)

American actress (1938-1981)

Five Guys takes french fries quite seriously. They go the extra mile to ensure that the fries have the right texture and flavor. Five Guys also ensures that custmers receive a seemingly endless serving of french fries with their burgers. But why?