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Tallest Mountains in the World

Mountains are some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. They can be found in every continent, in all shapes and sizes. However, some mountains rise above the rest, both figuratively…

Tallest Mountains in the U.S.

Do you know the peaks that tower above the rest in the United States? The "fourteeners", mountains that rise to over 14,000 feet, are the most challenging and sought-after summits in the country.…

The Rocky Mountains Quiz

The Rocky Mountains are a majestic range that stretches over 3,000 miles across North America. They are home to some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife in the world. Test your knowledge of…

Mountain Ranges of the World

Mountain ranges crisscross the entire planet, both above the water and below. But how much do you know about the most important and prominent mountainous stretches on Earth?

Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Kenesaw Mountain LandisBorn: Nov. 20, 1866U.S. District Court judge who became first baseball commissioner (1920-44) banned eight Chicago Black Sox from baseball for life.Died: Nov. 25,…

Jurassic period

(Encyclopedia) Jurassic periodJurassic periodjərăsˈĭk [key] [from the Jura Mts.], second period of the Mesozoic era of geologic time, lasting from 213 to 144 million years ago. At the start of the…

U.S. Geography

Subjects » Geography » History » Language Arts » Mathematics » Science » Social Studies Homework Skills Writing | Research Speaking & Listening Studying Reference Sources…

Dalton

(Encyclopedia) Dalton, city (2020 pop. 34,417), seat of Whitfield co., extreme NW Ga., in the Appalachian valley; inc. 1847. It is a highly…

Holston

(Encyclopedia) Holston, river, c.120 mi (190 km) long, formed by the uniting of its northern and southern forks, NE Tenn., and flowing SW through the Great Appalachian Valley, joining the French…

The Marshall Tragedy

The worst plane crash ever of an American sports team by Michael Morrison The fountain on the Marshall University campus commemorating the plane crash of 75 athletes and supporters in 1970.…