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Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Related Links Leonardo da Vinci Biography A Few Great Artists Biographies of Famous Artists Try our Leonardo da Vinci Quiz! Factropica Fast FactsLeonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) lived and worked… Read more
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by Dana J. Quigley and Catherine McNiff Source: U.S. Coast GuardApril | May | June | July | August | September | November | December | February 2011 | March 2011 | November 2012 The following timeline includes the major developments related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The circumstances surrounding the spill,… Read more
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Here are some key moments in the life of Nelson Mandela. by Jennie Wood
1918 1952 1968 1980 1994 2001 2013 1918 July 18 Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela is born into the Mabida clan. His father is Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa and his mother is Nosekeni Fanny. Mandela's tribal name is Rolihalahm which means troublemaker. He's given an English… Read more
by Beth Rowen For thousands of years, buildings have been used to show off power and wealth, to honor leaders or religions, to stretch architectural limits, and even to impress the competition. In the 19th century, engineering developments paved the way for a whole new type of building: the skyscraper. Follow this slideshow… Read more
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