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Brewer's: Emperor of the Mountains

king of the woods, and lord of the highways from Florence to Naples. A title assumed by Peter the Calabrian, a famous bandit-chief (1812). Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E.…

Brewer's: Mountain-dew

Whisky. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Mountains of Mole-hillsMountain Ash A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z…

The Rocky Mountains Quiz

The Rocky Mountains are a majestic range that stretches over 3,000 miles across North America. They are home to some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife in the world. Test your knowledge of…

Tallest Mountains in the World

Mountains are some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. They can be found in every continent, in all shapes and sizes. However, some mountains rise above the rest, both figuratively…

Tallest Mountains in the U.S.

Do you know the peaks that tower above the rest in the United States? The "fourteeners", mountains that rise to over 14,000 feet, are the most challenging and sought-after summits in the country.…

Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Kenesaw Mountain LandisBorn: Nov. 20, 1866U.S. District Court judge who became first baseball commissioner (1920-44) banned eight Chicago Black Sox from baseball for life.Died: Nov. 25,…

Mountain Ranges of the World

Mountain ranges crisscross the entire planet, both above the water and below. But how much do you know about the most important and prominent mountainous stretches on Earth?

NATIONAL PARKS

Name, location, and year authorized Acreage Outstanding characteristicsAcadia (Maine), 1919 47,548.94Rugged seashore on Mt. Desert Island and adjacent mainlandArches (Utah), 1971 76,518.98…