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DK Science: Erosion

COASTAL EROSIONGLACIAL EROSIONWIND EROSIONCHEMICAL WEATHERINGMASS MOVEMENTFIND OUT MOREThe process that breaks up and carries away the rocks and soils that make up the Earth’s surface is called…

World War II Movies

  World War II Movies From "Schindler's List" to the summer blockbuster "Pearl Harbor"   by Beth Rowen   Das Boot (1981)…

Places of Pain

There are places in the world whose names bring to mind human pain and suffering caused by other people, nature, or both. Included here are some of these places and…

Thomas Jefferson

Born: 4/13/1743Birthplace: Albemarle County, Va. Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13 (April 2, old style), 1743, at Shadwell in Goochland (now Albemarle) County, Va. A William and Mary graduate,…

Feeling Good

Your body and your mind are totally connected. Here are some of the things you can do with your body and mind to feel good about yourself. Put on comfortable clothes and go out for a walk. Walking…

Nutrient Sources

Foods for your Brain (and body) by Mark Hughes Proper nutrition is a key component to living a full and healthy life. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts give our bodies nutrients that keep…

Washington State Mudslide

The 2014 mudslide in the town of Oso was one of the worst in U.S. History Devastation Caused by Oso Mudslide Photo Credit: Washington State…

Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1956

MelbourneTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldSwimmingTeam SportsBoxingCanoeingCyclingEquestrianFencingGymnasticsModern PentathlonRowingShootingWeightliftingFreestyle…

Vesta, in astronomy

(Encyclopedia) VestaVestavĕsˈtə [key], in astronomy, the fourth asteroid to be discovered. It was found in 1807 by H. Olbers. It is the third largest asteroid in size, with a diameter of c.326 mi (…

San Francisco Bay

(Encyclopedia) San Francisco Bay, 50 mi (80 km) long and from 3 to 13 mi (4.8–21 km) wide, W Calif.; entered through the Golden Gate, a strait between two peninsulas. The bay is as deep as 100 ft (30…