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The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place during the American Civil War in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the largest battle ever fought in North America. The battle, which signaled a turning tide in favor of the Union, was the bloodiest battle of the war. The site is now a national cemetery; at its dedication on November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. How many casualties did the two armies suffer at the Battle of Gettysburg?

DEFINITION: (noun) A linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax. SYNONYMS: syntactician. USAGE: He was nervous to have the grammarian review his writing, fearing a deluge of criticisms and corrections.

From the time she became engaged to Prince Charles in 1981 until her death in a car accident in 1997, Diana was arguably the most famous woman in the world. Active in many charities and causes, she campaigned against the use of landmines and called attention to the plight of AIDS victims at a time when the disease was largely misunderstood. Her outspokenness endeared her to many and stood in contrast to the traditional image of the royal family. Where did Diana work before she married Charles?

He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for support rather than illumination.

Kabuki, a popular form of Japanese drama, originated in 1603, when a woman named Okuni began performing a new style of dance that became instantly popular. In the wake of her success, rival troupes quickly formed, and kabuki evolved into an ensemble dance performed by women—a form much different from its modern incarnation. In 1629, women were banned from the stage and men assumed their roles, placing more of an emphasis on theater than dance. Why were women banned from the stage?

According to a new study, preschoolers who stutter may have more difficulty controlling their emotions than other children their age. Researchers found that children who stuttered were typically more excitable than their peers and tended to have a harder time calming down or focusing their attention away from stressful situations. Stuttering is believed to have a strong genetic component, as it often runs in families, but its direct cause is unknown.