Author Biography: LaLaLoopy

Let's face it: librarians do not have the best public image. As a librarian, I've dealt with this for years, but do we get a break on film? Judge for yourself.

No one has made more of a contribution to American circuses, carnivals, and fairs of all kinds than Phineas Taylor Barnum. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into the life of a showman extraordinaire!

The story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is filled with adventure, danger, and courage. How much do you know about this special chapter in American history?

In our hectic modern society, initials and acronyms are replacing words and phrases. Here's a quiz on your initials IQ.

From toddlers' board books to tales of vampires and werewolves for young adults, there is a treasury of Juvenile Literature. If you're a parent or a reader, these questions might be easy to answer!

Presidents, like everyone, have their likes and dislikes when it comes to food. George H.W. Bush hated broccoli, Reagan loved jellybeans, and LBJ had to have chili on board Air Force One. Here is a quiz about presidential food preferences.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Horatio Alger, Jr. was one of the most widely-read authors in America. Let's see how much you know of this prolific writer.

People like to belong to organizations whether it be the Boy Scouts, the Flat Earth Society, or the Elks. Some of them have truly unique origins and I hope you'll enjoy this look into their history.

It's been referred to as the world's second oldest profession (along with politics and spying) but a Notary Public really does have an illustrious past. How's your notary knowledge?

Los Angeles -ahhh - palm trees, movie stars, oranges, O.J. Between 1870 and 1930, there was a major 'advertising' campaign to attract new residents. It was very successful, in fact too successful.

Since Detective Comics became DC Comics in 1934, a whole galaxy of super heroes and villains has been created. Test your knowledge of these weird and wonderful costumed characters.