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Harry Sinclair Lewis was a renowned American playwright and writer who went on to become the first American recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature.He also garnered the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Prometheus Hall of Fame award during his lifetime. Some of his best-known novels include ‘Main Street’ (1920), ‘Babbitt’ (1922), ‘It Can’t Happen Here’(1935), ‘Elmer Gantry’ (1927), and ‘Dodsworth’ (1929).Sinclair Lewis was lauded throughout the literary community for punctuating his novels with ingenious satire and wit....

‘Mauna Kea’, meaning ‘White Mountain’, is one of the six volcanoes located on the island of Hawaii.Hawaii is part of a large chain of islands that constitute the Hawaiian archipelago. It comprises eight big islands and several small islands in the Pacific Ocean.Once you have finished reading this article, why not discover the Kilauea volcano facts and facts about shield volcanoes, here at Kidadl?Facts About Mauna KeaRead on to discover interesting facts:Mauna Kea is located in the southernmost part of Hawaii, U....

December provides the beauty of snowy winters.It reminds us of the delightful comfort of cozy winter clothes and the merry celebrations of Christmas. It is the time for holiday happiness, and priceless time spent with loved ones and friends!Without a doubt, December has a certain mystical charm that has served as the inspiration behind magical December quotes over the years. With Christmas approaching, many people find the finest meaningful seasonal greetings....

There aren’t a lot of baby girl names starting with Sai found around the world.Some people are very sure and they know in their hearts the kind of name they want to keep for their baby girl. It can be of certain meaning or can be baby girl names that start with certain letters.Most of the baby girl names starting with Sai are either Arabic or Indian. There’s only a handful of baby girl names starting with Sai in other countries, cultures, and languages....

Danny DeVito is an actor, film director, and producer from the United States.He rose to fame for his performance in the TV series, ‘Taxi’. He won several awards for his work in this series, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe.DeVito has been the film director and producer of various films that he has also starred in. Perhaps his most famous film was ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’.He was born in New Jersey in the United States....

‘The Backyardigans’ is a CGI-animated musical kids’ TV series written by Janice Burgess and recorded at Nickelodeon Animation Studio.The show is centered on five anthropomorphic best friends who use their imaginations to go on adventures in their backyard. Each episode focuses on a different musical genre, with around four catchy songs performed by the fun characters.The series was inspired by ‘Me and My Friends’ that featured extravagant mascot costumes dancing to songs....

When we look back at history we can see that some of the earliest weapons were made up of wood.The primary reason why the early humans decided to make weapons out of wood is pretty obvious; it was easy to find and relatively easy to shape and carry than weapons made up of other materials. With the advent of time, during the Bronze Age, there were weapons made out of stone and metal but these could be made only by expert blacksmiths....

Barack Hussein Obama II, as he was originally named, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4, 1961.Barack Obama became the 44th president and notably the first African-American to hold the office of the United States. President Barack Obama ran against and won over John McCain of Arizona to be elected on 4 November 2008.Barack Obama’s family includes his wife Michelle Obama, his daughters Sasha Obama (Natasha Marian) and Malia Obama (Malia Ann), parents Ann Dunham and Barack Obama Sr, and their dog Bo....

Bayon Temple sits right at the center of the ancient city of Angkor Thom.More than 216 smiling stone faces are seen at the Bayon Temple. These are the most recognizable and appealing images people capture at the Angkor Archeological Park.Built during the late 12th century, this temple is about 822 years old, and the splendid architecture of this ancient temple represents the creative genius of that era. The Bayon Temple served as the state temple of the most celebrated Emperor of Cambodia, King Jayavarman VII....

Does it ever occur that when we stare at a full moon, the face seems the same throughout the time we do so?Although the Moon is circular like the Earth, we can only view the near color side from the surface of the Earth. Therefore, nobody has ever seen the ‘dark side of the Moon’ before, since it is the one half of the moon that is always looking away from the Earth....

The First World War was a global conflict fought from 1914 - 1918.Also known by other names such as the Great War and World War One, this global war was a predecessor to World War II. World War One was the first official major conflict in human history, in which countries all around the world became directly or indirectly engaged in the war effort.At the advent of the twentieth century, Europe was marred with many geopolitical conflicts....

Born in 63 BC, Augustus Caesar is known for his commencement of an astonishing two centuries of peace within the Roman empire under his rule.Born Gaius Octavius, Augustus was from a wealthy family with close political ties, as his father was a Senator and his mother Atia was the dictator, Julius Caesar’s niece. Owing to this, he was mostly taken care of by Julius Caesar and his sister Julia Caesaris.Augustus would always jump at the opportunity to fight alongside Julius....

Ghana is a West African country with a rich and vibrant culture.The country is known for its captivating and stunning landscape, outstanding artistic expressions and so much more. From exquisite beading and beautiful veils, to amazing dance moves and music, there is so much to be inspired by in Ghana.That is why we have put together this list of the most beautiful Ghanaian names, to inspire parents looking for the perfect baby name....

The kind people of Wales are a delight to know for their incredible culture, history, geography, food, names, and more.They are also known to possess some of the unique names and surnames in the world. These names have mysterious and exquisite meanings of their own.Wales is a gorgeous nation that comprises of magnificent mountains and stunning landscapes. One can immerse themselves in the rich cultural background that the nation boasts of....

‘The Outsiders’ is a book that is relevant because of the kind of reflection it provides to people of different ages.The youngsters relate to it because the story told from a teenage boy’s perspective is something they might encounter in real life to some extent. The adults relate to it because it might help them reflect back on their younger self in a different way.This is a story about sensitivity, about confronting your demons, about taking responsibility for your actions....

Kim Kardashian is a well-known model, TV personality, actress, entrepreneur, producer, and socialite.Kim Kardashian has amassed massive international fame, thanks to the TV reality show ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians.’ With a star cast that includes the Kardashian clan, the show chronicles Kim’s personal life.Kim is married to renowned American rapper Kanye West and has four kids. Besides being a fashion, beauty, and fitness mogul, Kim is involved in several business ventures with her siblings, including a line of beauty products, shapewear, a mobile app-based game, and more....

Canned or frozen food is your last resort when it’s the off-season, and you just can’t wait to indulge in some savory Mexican sweet corn salad sprinkled with some salt and pepper.No time to cook food? Food preserved in cans is here to your rescue!The modern world is jam-packed with obligations, duties, and responsibilities. Today’s every man has to manage all household chores alongside earning the bread and butter for sustenance in this competitive world....

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is an international body that represents chemistry and related sciences and technologies.It was established in 1919 and is recognized as an international authority on chemical nomenclature, UPAC rules, molecular formula, symbols, terminology, general formula, number, name, and other related aspects. The IUPAC carbon chain names help you to identify and recognize the properties of different carbon compounds.The hydrocarbons containing double or triple bonds are known as alkenes or alkynes....

Rorschach was created by writer Alan Moore with artist Dave Gibbons.Rorschach is a fictional character and an anti-hero in the acclaimed 1986 graphic novel miniseries ‘Watchmen’, published by DC Comics. It was adapted into a film with the same name in 2009.Rorschach is the vigilante who continues to operate in defiance of the Keene Act, the rest having retired or become government operatives. He investigates the murder of a man named Edward Blake, discovering that he is the Comedian....

The music industry in Indonesia is derived and has evolved from many changes in the contemporary style of music and rock bands from western influence.Indonesia music culture is affected by the history and heritage of the country. The traditional music in Java and the Sumatra Islands is very popular across the world.A southeast Asian country and a beautiful composition of islands, Indonesia is one of the best cultural places to visit....