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expatriation
(Encyclopedia) expatriation, loss of nationality. Such loss is usually, although not necessarily, voluntary. Generally it applies to those persons who have renounced nationality and citizenship in…scorpion
(Encyclopedia) scorpion, any arachnid of the order Scorpionida with a hollow poisonous stinger at the tip of the tail. Scorpions vary from about 1/2 in. to about 6 in. (1–15 cm) long; most are from 1…Sonora
(Encyclopedia) SonoraSonorasōnōˈrä [key], state (1990 pop. 1,823,606), 70,484 sq mi (182,554 sq km), NW Mexico, on the Gulf of California, S of Arizona. Hermosillo is the capital. Sonora is mostly…The Persian Gulf War (Jan. 16, 1991–April 6, 1991)
1990Iraq invades its tiny neighbor, Kuwait, after talks break down over oil production and debt repayment. Iraqi president Saddam Hussein later annexes Kuwait and declares it a 19th province…The Journals of Lewis & Clark: October 4, 1804
by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark October 3, 1804October 5, 1804October 4, 1804 4th of October Thursday- the Wind blew all night from the N W. Some rain we were obliged to drop…The Donner Party and the Andes Plane Crash
by Elaine Rho Donner Lake, near the pass in which the tragedy occurred, is today a popular mountain resort. The tales of the Donner Party and the Andes Plane Crash are both well-known…Huang He
(Encyclopedia) Huang He,&sp;Hwang HoHuang He,both: hwängˈ h&oobreve;ˈ [key], or Yellow River, great river of N China, c.3,000 mi (4,830 km) long, rising in the twin lakes Gyaring and Ngoring…The Grand Canyon: Facts, History & Profile
Top of Page Image Source: Getty ImagesFast Grand Canyon Facts Length: 277 miles (446 km) Width: 18 miles (29 km) at widest point Depth: 1 mile (1.6 km) deep Age: Estimated to be between 5-6…Percy Bysshe Shelley: Note on Poems of 1821, by Mrs. Shelley
by Percy Bysshe Shelley Fragment: 'I Stood Upon a Heav...Note on Poems of 1821, by Mrs. Shelley My task becomes inexpressibly painful as the year draws near that which sealed our earthly…Homework Helper Fun Facts: Geography
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