Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most beloved buildings in Paris. The 850-year-old cathedral is located in the heart of the city. It sits on an island in the Seine River. In 2019, Parisians watched … Read more
You might have seen people with wooden peg legs or metal hook-shaped hands in movies. These are early examples of prosthetics that could have been used by anyone who had lost a hand or leg. … Read more
Click through the images below to learn more about school desegregation. Photo Credit: [top]Smith Collection/Gado/Archive Photos/Getty Images, [bottom] Everett Collection Historical/Alamy Stock Photo
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka court decision. Topeka, Kansas, has a national park that commemorates this landmark decision. It’s called Brown v. Board of Education … Read more
This month is the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. This Supreme Court ruling ended the legal basis for segregation (separation based on race) in public schools. The Supreme Court itself was not clear … Read more
“Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the fasten seatbelts sign. Please take your seats. We are experiencing some turbulence.” Hearing this on your flight might be alarming, but a recent study shows that … Read more
The wreck of the Titanic is one of the worst disasters at sea in history. It was the largest ocean liner ever made. It had state of the art watertight compartments with remotely-operated doors. It … Read more
It is April and most of the United States braces for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, in the Central American nation of Costa Rica, April is actually the driest month of the year. It shows that the … Read more
At 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Hundreds of brave climbers attempt to reach its majestic peak each year, but there many dangers associated with the … Read more
What time is it? The answer depends on where you are in the world. It can also depend on what time of year it is. On Sunday March 10 at 2:00 a.m., many Americans will … Read more
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