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Experimental and Spy Planes: Bell X-1

A plane that went faster than the speed of sound by David Noland Bell X-1 Specs Length: 31 ft Wingspan: 28 ft Empty weight: 7,000 lbs Max weight: 12,250 lbs…

All About Columbus Day

Columbus, his journeys and legacy, and other explorers and explorations Biographies of Famous Explorers Roald Amundsen Vasco Núnez de Balboa Ibn Batuta Richard Burton John…

Vacation Stories

My Unusual Vacation Send us your most memorable vacation experiences More Travel Links Great American Summer GuideAmericans' Favorite Summer Travel DestinationsThe World's Top 15 Tourism…

History of Climbing Everest

/**/   Our guide to the world's highest peak: those who have climbed it, measured it, written about it, and died because of it. A History of Climbing Everest A mountaineering history…

Private Planes: Learjet 23

Brainchild of a tinkerer by David Noland Learjet 23 Specs Length: 43 ft, 3 in. Wingspan: 35 ft, 8 in. Empty weight: 6550 lbs Max takeoff…

Mental Illness: Facts about Suicide

Facts about Suicide Source: National Institute of Mental Health Related Links: Almanac: Health National Institute of Mental HealthAmerican Psychological Association Suicide In 2004,…

Mental Illness: Facts about Panic Disorders

Facts about Panic Disorders Source: National Institute of Mental Health Related Links: Almanac: HealthNational Institute of Mental HealthAmerican Psychological Association Panic Disorder Panic…

What Happened in/on ___?

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions What Happened in/on ___? Where can I find a list of important events from a year or decade in history? How do I find out what happened on my…

Latitude & Longitude

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Latitude & Longitude How do I find the latitude and longitude of a place? What are longitude and latitude? Use the new Latitude/Longitude…