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Shooting

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? The Olympic shooting competition is quite a bit more humane than it was back in 1900 in Paris. Back then, for…

South Carolina's Confederate Flag Comes Down

Controversial confederate flag removed from the statehouse by Borgna Brunner Related Links Confederate Flag ControversyConfederate Flags of the Old SouthConfederate States of…

Fencing

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? The Dow family of fencers is believed to be the only mother-father-son trio in Olympic history to compete in…

<i>Twilight</i> Trivia

Learn about the symbolism, origin of names, and other interesting tidbits about Twilight Related Links Twilight Page Twilight Quiz Biography of Kristen…

Major Military Operations Since World War II

Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe global spread of the First and Second World Wars made them the two most notable events of the 20th century. But they were far from the only major conflicts. Large…

Anatomy and
Physiology: It's a Long Way Down

It's a Long Way DownAnatomy and PhysiologyThe Digestive SystemStops Along the WayIt's a Long Way DownJack-of-All-TradesRunning Along the TractPancreatic Panacea?What We Do with Our Food The…

Historic Vote in Southern Sudan

In a weeklong referendum, voters choose independence By Jennie Wood Map of Sudan before the split Related Links South Sudan Country Profile Sudan…

Brewer's: Otos

A giant, brother of Ephialtes (q.v.). Both brothers grew nine inches every month. According to Pliny, Otos was forty-six cubits (sixty-six feet) in height. (Greek fable.) (See Giants.)…
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