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Caves Around the World
Caves are natural wonders that have fascinated humans for centuries. From massive underground networks to hidden chambers with stunning rock formations, caves offer a glimpse into the geological…Are These Beasts Jurassic, Triassic, or Cretaceous?
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, many of whom were part of the Mesozoic Era. The Mesozoic Era is the second-to-last era of Earth's geological history and comprised of the Jurassic, Triassic,…Grand Canyon
(Encyclopedia) Grand Canyon, great gorge of the Colorado River, one of the natural wonders of the world; c.1 mi (1.6 km) deep, from 4 to 18 mi (6.4–29 km) wide, and 217 mi (349 km) long, NW Ariz. The…Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre
(Encyclopedia) Teilhard de Chardin, PierreTeilhard de Chardin, Pierrepyĕr tāyärˈ də shärdăNˈ [key], 1881–1955, French paleontologist and philosopher. He entered (1899) the Jesuit order, was ordained…United Kingdom from Infoplease.com: Country profiles, government officials, royalty, sports, geography, geology, history, biographies, and more
British RoyaltyRead biographies of the royal family, take a look at the royal family tree, and test your knowledge with our quizzes Religious and Secular Holidays, 2011Use Infoplease's…Theories of the Universe: The Faster You Go, the Shorter You Get
The Faster You Go, the Shorter You GetTheories of the UniverseCracks in a Newtonian WorldFaster Than a Speeding Light WaveIt All Depends on Your PositionThe Relative Nature of Space and…Meaning of aa
The Question: What is "aa"? The Answer: Aa can be a very useful word in Scrabble. It is a variety of flow lava which has a rough…How Many Continents Are There?
Source: iStock Like a large jigsaw puzzle, the surface of the Earth is divided up into interlocking pieces that form the world we know today. And when it comes to the number of continents, it hasn’t…Miranda
The smallest of Uranus's large moons, Miranda, 293 mi (472 km) in diameter, has been described as “the most bizarre body in the solar system,” with the most geologically complex surface. Miranda's…Theories of the Universe: Curved Space
Curved SpaceTheories of the UniverseCracks in a Newtonian WorldFaster Than a Speeding Light WaveIt All Depends on Your PositionThe Relative Nature of Space and TimeGeological TimeHow Can You Be in…