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Willis O’Brien

Willis O'Brien was the special effects artist who pioneered the technique of stop motion animation and the man behind the 1933 movie classic King Kong. A former newspaper cartoonist and sculptor, O'…

The Mother Lobe of Genius

The fossil skull of a 260-million-year-old sheep-sized animal was found near Williston on the Northern Cape, South Africa. It is the most primitive member yet discovered of a group of plant-eaters…

Summer Sizzlers | May 2000

by Beth Rowen Dinosaur Disney's animated extravaganza Dinosaur What would summer be without a Disney animated extravaganza? This year's entry is computer-generated, à la…

Alberta Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Located in North America, Alberta is a stunning, landlocked Canadian province that boasts natural beauty, diverse regions, and cultural attractions. The province is surrounded by British Columbia to…

Superlatives: Biggest, tallest, fastest

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Superlatives Biggest, Fastest, Smallest, Richest, Highest, Driest, Deadliest . . . What is the tallest building in the world? Where are the…

Cosmic Dust and Snotties: Recent Discoveries

In 1998 we have seen several notable and surprising scientific discoveries. Here are the finds that raised our eyebrows, made us scratch our heads, and occasionally grossed us out. Slimy Cave…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions…

Superlatives: Animals

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Superlatives Animals The San Diego Zoo has more details on the largest and smallest animals in the world. Extreme Science Animal Kingdom has…