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Sir Francis Drake

Francis Drake was chosen by Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1577 to command a voyage around the world. Drake was already a successful privateer (or sea pirate), and his voyage was designed to disrupt…

Coral Sea Islands Map

  Coral Sea Islands Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Coral Sea Islands Information Encyclopedia: Coral Sea Islands In-depth…

Ashmore and Cartier Islands Map

  Ashmore and Cartier Islands Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Ashmore and Cartier Islands Information Almanac: Ashmore and Cartier…

Weather: The Name Game

The Name GameWeatherHurricanes: The Greatest Storms on EarthIt's Different in the TropicsHow It HappensThe Name GameHurricane ForecastingThe Triple Threat Prior to World War II, hurricanes were…

Ecuador Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Ecuador is a beautiful country located in western South America, bordered by Peru to the east and south, Colombia to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, as seen on the map of Ecuador. Both…

Hangman

Play one or all of these addictive word puzzles! The games are categorized by topic. Try to figure out the word or phrase by clicking on letters. A new body part appears with every wrong guess.  …

What is an “exotic” fish?

Source: National Marine Fisheries Services' Northeast Fisheries Science Center     The most often quoted estimate is 20,000. There may be as many as 20,000 more. Which is the oldest type of…