Alexander Litvinenko and the most radioactive towel in history. The Russian dissident was murdered in London with polonium, but only on the third attempt. It was a warm autumn day when the two Russian visitors arrived in Grosvenor Street, central London. Their names were Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitry Kovtun; the date was 16 October 2006.
Cassandra Peterson (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
The House on Mango Street: Novel Summary: My Name. Esperanza, whose name means hope in Spanish, seems to feel burdened by her name. It was my great-grandmother's name and now it is mine.. She recounts the family story of how her great-grandmother was a wild horse of a woman until her great-grandfather absconded with her.