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acid rain: Rain contaminated with pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases come from fuels being burned at high temperatures and from car exhausts. When acid rain…April 2009 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of April 2009. Charges Against Ted Stevens Dropped (Apr. 1): The Justice Department moves to drop all…Franjo Tudjman
Franjo Tudjman by Beth Rowen FRANJO TUDJMAN died on December 11, 1999 at the age of 77. Tudjman was an autocratic president of Croatia who led the Balkan republic to independence from Yugoslavia…Flag Day
Flag etiquette, history, controversy, and myth On June 14, Americans celebrate the adoption of the first national flag. Also known as the "Stars and Stripes" or "Old Glory," the first American…Rhythmic Gymnastics
First Olympic Appearance: 1984 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? Rhythmic gymnastics routines should last between 75 and 90 seconds and the gymnasts are penalized for every…Rhythmic Gymnastics
First Olympic Appearance: 1984 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? Rhythmic gymnastics routines should last between 75 and 90 seconds and the gymnasts are penalized for every…1985 Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'OrWhen Father Was Away on Business, Emir Kusturica (Yugoslavia)Special Jury PrizeBirdy, Alan Parker (United States)Best ActorWilliam Hurt, Kiss of the Spider Woman (United States/…July 2012 Current Events: Disasters & Science News
World News | Business News | U.S. News Here are the key events in Science and Disasters news for the month of July 2012…February 2016 Current Events: Disasters & Science News
World News | Business News | U.S. News Here are the key events in science and disasters news for the month of February…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Rosalind and Helen
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Prince AthanaseJulian and MaddaloRosalind and Helen The story of "Rosalind and Helen" is, undoubtedly, not an attempt in the highest style of poetry. It is in no…Trending
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