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August 25, 20101918 - Leonard Bernstein
1917 - Mel Ferrer
1930 - Sir Sean Connery
1938 - Frederick Forsyth
1942 - Howard Jacobson
1947 - Ann Archer
1949 - Martin Amis
1954 - Elvis Costello
1956 - Matt Aitken
1961 - Billy Ray Cyrus
1970 - Claudia Schiffer
The smallest bird in the world is the Hummingbird. It weighs only 1oz.
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What’s the fastest bird in the world?
The fastest FLYING bird is the Spine-tailed Swift, an Asian bird that has been recorded as being able to fly at 106 mph. HOWEVER, the Peregrine falcon can DIVE much faster. It’s…
How many countries are there in the world?
According to the InfoPlease Kids’ Almanac in Yahooligans!, there are currently 190 independent countries worldwide. Russia is the largest country, while Vatican City in Rome is the smallest–it’s less than…
What is the biggest hotel in the world?
The First World Hotel in Malaysia claims to be the world’s biggest hotel, with over 6,300 rooms. It opened on December 15th, 2000. The MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas…
How many oceans are there in the world?
The planet is approximately 71% water and although the oceans of the earth are all connected (you can sail in a boat in every known “ocean” and “sea”) and truly…
What are the 7 wonders of the world?
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the Pyramids of Egypt at Giza, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus,…