Karen Sparks
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Karen Sparks received a B.A. in English Literature from Aurora College. She taught journalism and literature on the secondary-school level before joining Britannica. Sparks held various posts associated with the Britannica Book of the Year before serving as its Director/Editor from 2009 to 2016.
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Andy Griffith was an American actor who was perhaps best known for his portrayal of homespun characters, notably the sheriff on the television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–68) and a defense attorney in the dramatic series Matlock (1986–95). While attending the University of North Carolina on…
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