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Brewer's: Emperor of the Mountains

king of the woods, and lord of the highways from Florence to Naples. A title assumed by Peter the Calabrian, a famous bandit-chief (1812). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

Mountain West Conference

ConferenceOverallTeamWLPctWLPct*UNLV104.714238.742*Utah104.714239.719†New Mexico95.6431814.563Colorado St.86.5711912.613Wyoming86.5711912.613†Brigham Young77.5002211.667Air Force410.286820.…

How High is a Mountain?

The Question: How high must a mountain be to be technically considered a "mountain"? The Answer: According to our dictionary, a mountain is "a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising…

The Longest Mountain Range

The Question: What is the longest mountain range in the world? The Answer: The Andes Mountains, which stretch more than 5000 miles through seven South American countries, form the longest…

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?

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.…

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,…

Poems by Emily Dickinson: The Mountain

by EmilyDickinsonTwo WorldsA DayThe Mountain The Mountain The mountain sat upon the plain In his eternal chair, His observation omnifold, His inquest everywhere. The seasons prayed…