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The Search for Life in the Solar System

The Search for Life in the Solar System by Tim Porter While generations of cloned mice and asteroids the size of Texas dominate science in popular culture today, a NASA probe is quietly…

Summer Solstice for Kids

In 2017, summer begins June 21, 12:24 A.M. EDT (04:34 UT*) by Karen Barss Related Links Earth's Seasons: Video and Activities Summer Solstice The Solar System The Sun…

Vera Daerr BUCHANAN, Congress, PA (1902-1955)

BUCHANAN, Vera Daerr, (wife of Frank Buchanan), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Wilson (later a part of Clairton), Allegheny County, Pa., July 20, 1902; moved to Duquesne, Pa., and…

Festivus

The Question: What is Festivus? The Answer: Festivus is a nondenominational winter holiday which, in its popular form, originated on "The…

Earth Day: Stats & Facts

Facts & Stats about Pollution and Global Warming Find explanations of the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and substances that pollute the air; statistics about…

Nature

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continent

(Encyclopedia) continent, largest unit of landmasses on the earth. The continents include Eurasia (conventionally regarded as two continents, Europe and Asia), Africa, North America, South America,…

La Jolla

(Encyclopedia) La JollaLa Jollalə hoiˈyə [key], on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla…