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Continental Drift and Plate-Tectonics Theory
Source: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey According to the theory of continental drift, the world was made up of a single continent through most of geologic time. That continent…Geysers in the United States
Geysers are natural hot springs that intermittently eject a column of water and steam into the air. They exist in many parts of the volcanic regions of the world such as Japan and South…Marjorie Harris Carr Biography
Marjorie Harris CarrConservationistBorn: March 26, 1915Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Born in Boston, Marjorie Harris moved to Florida as a young girl. Her early interest in nature was cultivated…2022 Winter Olympics: Beijing Preview
What to expect at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games Beijing, China is set to host the Winter Olympics Feb. 4–20, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 4–13. Lunar New Year Celebrations This…A Tenth Planet?
In recent years astronomers have discovered that our solar system is a great deal more crowded than we imagined. In 2004 alone, a dozen new moons circling Saturn were identified. Today's…New England
Source: The U.S. Department of State The smallest region, New England has not been blessed with large expanses of rich farmland or a mild climate. Yet it played a dominant role in American…Tennis Summary
Davis Cup ChampionshipsFederation Cup ChampionshipsU.S. National and Open ChampionsBritish (Wimbledon) Champions Lawn tennis is a comparatively modern modification of the ancient game of…Pluto
Pluto lost its designation as a planet at the 2006 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Pluto was placed in the new category of dwarf planet, and declared to be…Jane's Addiction Biography
Jane's Addictionrock group To many, Jane's Addiction epitomized the alternative rock scene that developed during the mid-1980s. Merging elements of punk and metal among other styles, the band…Book Report--Middle and High School Level
Book reports and book reviews are similar. Book reports tend to be a little more descriptive (What is this book about?) and book reviews are usually more persuasive (Why a reader should or shouldn't…Trending
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