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by Liz Olson Related Links Antarctica Global Warming Volcanic Eruptions Volcanoes of the World Types of Volcanic Eruptions Types of Volcanoes Volcanoes in Outer Space Deadliest Volcanic… Read more
There are several types of maps. Each show different information. Most maps include a compass rose, which indicates which way is north, south, east and west. They also include a scale so you can estimate distances. Here's a look at some different types of maps.Climate mapsgive general information about the climate and precipitation (rain… Read more
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links Everest Almanac Highest Mountain Peaks of the World Geography Hall of Fame Try our Mount Everest Quiz! Factropica Fast FactsClimbers first attempted to climb Everest in 1921, after Tibet opened its borders to… Read more
Search and rescue dogs prove an invaluable resource to emergency personnel by Mark Zurlo Related Links Disaster Survival GuideDisaster KitNatural Disasters Dog Breed HangmanResponsible Dog OwnershipA History of the DogSporting DogsTog Dog BreedsIn the wake of disaster, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and coast guard officers… Read more
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Viking ship Related Links Viking Explorers Birds as Symbols and Omens Denmark Try our Viking Explorer Quiz! Factropica Fast Facts Vikings lived in Scandinavia, which is present day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The… Read more
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by Beth Rowen
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The Aztecs ruled what is now Mexico from about 1428 to 1521.
Tenochtitlán (modern Mexico City) was the capital… Read more
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links Zeus Biography Ancient Greece Delphi Try our Ancient Greece Quiz! Factropica Fast FactsThe Oracle of Delphi, which dates to 1400 B.C., was the most important shrine in Greece and was considered the center of the world… Read more
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by Mark Hughes
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Chinese astronomers made the first recorded sighting of Halley's Comet in 240 B.C.
The Chinese have been using wheeled… Read more
Embattled president bows to intense pressure from protesters by Beth Rowen Hosni MubarakRelated LinksEgypt Country Profile World Atlas The Middle East On Feb. 11, 2011, embattled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak announced his resignation and handed power of the country over to… Read more
Read biographies of prominent figures in the Middle East, learn about the history of the countries in upheaval, and more
by Beth Rowen
Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi
Anti-government demonstrations gripped several countries in the Middle East in 2011, with protesters emboldened and inspired by actions in neighboring countries. The protests… Read more
Read about the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and find information about Egypt and the Middle East by Beth Rowen Hosni Mubarak On Feb. 11, 2011, embattled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak announced his resignation and handed power of the country over to the military. Upon hearing Mubarak's speech, Cairo erupted in… Read more
Endangered travel destinations around the world by Elizabeth Olson Glacier National Park Related Links Distinctive Destinations in the U.S. Extreme Vacations World's Top Tourism Destinations Trip Planner Vacation Days Many of the world's most wondrous and beautiful… Read more
The following table lists the top ten best remote hotels of 2014—sense of adventure required. Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS Related Links Top Ten Best Honeymoon Destinations: 2014 Extreme Vacations… Read more
The following table lists the top ten honeymoon destinations of 2014, based on Google's annual Zeitgeist report of trending honeymoon hotspots. Related Links Top Ten Best Honeymoon Destinations: 2012 Top Ten Best Honeymoon… Read more
The following table lists the top ten honeymoon destinations of 2012, according to TheKnot.com's annual survey 1. Costa Rica and Belize 2. Turks and Caicos 3. Croatia 4. St. Lucia 5. Bora Bora 6… Read more
The following table lists the top ten honeymoon destinations of 2010, according to TheKnot.com's annual survey 1. Hawaii 2. Jamaica 3. The Bahamas 4. St. Lucia 5… Read more
The following table lists the top ten honeymoon destinations of 2009, according to Modern Bride magazine. 1. Italy 2. Hawaii 3. Tahiti 4. France… Read more
The following table lists the top ten honeymoon destinations of 2008, according to Modern Bride magazine. 1. Italy 6. Costa Rica 2. Hawaii 7… Read more
1. Italy 6. France 2. Hawaii 7. Maldives 3. Tahiti 8… Read more
A growing trend among American students by Elizabeth Olson Related Links Bad Advice for New Graduates Cost of Higher Education Distinctive Destinations for 2008 Planning a Gap Year After four years of high school or college, not all students are ready to continue with formal… Read more
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