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For over the past 60 years the Reference Department of the Des Moines Public Library has kept a card file of answers that were difficult to find and likely to be requested again. Because you never know when you'll need to know which Iowa town published the first advertising calendar! Oh, and we'll be adding new stuff too - check back often.
Bambi's Mother’s Name
According to Walt Disney Productions, in their movie version of Bambi Bambi’s mother has no...... read more
Facts about the Equitable Building
Automobiles - Why Drive On The Left-Hand Side?
The practice of driving on the left side of the road goes back to 1795 in the form of a recommend...... read more
