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Superstorm Sandy
A pre-Halloween storm of scary proportions by Catherine McNiff The eye of the storm bears down on the eastern seaboard Hurricane Links Hurricane Katrina TimelineHurricane Season 2008Maps…Origins of the Christmas Holiday
World's biggest festival has varied roots More on the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and candy canes. Related Links Advent Christian and Secular Holidays, 2000-2015…2005 Calendar & Holidays
See also: Holidays in America. Next month: FebruaryJanuary 2005SunMonTueWedThuFriSat12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Significant January holidays: 1New Year'…Spanish Place Names
Hispanic heritage from coast to coast by Holly Hartman Alcatraz Island, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, draws over a million visitors each year In 1846,…The Curious History of the Gregorian Calendar
Eleven days that never were Related Links Leap Year Explained Ides of March Origins of April Fools' Day History of the Calendar Encyclopedia: Calendar Names and Days of…Earth's Greatest Volcanic Field
The largest known concentration of active volcanoes on Earth was discovered by scientists aboard the research vessel Melville (Nov. 1992–Jan. 1993). The vast volcanic cluster is situated under the…Society & Culture Quizzes
Recent Quizzes Biography | Business | Entertainment | Health & Science | History & Gov't | Society & Culture | Sports | United States | World Jump to: A B C D E F G H I…Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of the Christian religion, a savior believed to be both God incarnate and a human being. He is also known as Jesus Christ, the term "Christ" meaning the…2015 Calendar & Holidays
See also: Holidays in America. Next month: FebruaryJanuary 2015SunMonTueWedThuFriSat12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Significant January holidays: 1New Year'…2009 Calendar & Holidays
See also: Holidays in America. Next month: FebruaryJanuary 2009SunMonTueWedThuFriSat12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Significant January holidays: 1New Year'…