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2006 Olympics: Figure Skating

Will the Russians sweep? by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Michelle Kwan Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Figure Skating Medal Standings…

Everest Almanac

div.everestDiv{ border-top:solid 1px #dcdcdc; padding:20px 0; margin:10px 0;}         Our guide to the world's highest peak: those…

2014 Olympics: Biathlon

A demanding combination of exertion and precision Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient OlympicsBiathlon Through…

2014 Olympics: Snowboarding

U.S.-dominated crowd pleaser Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsHistory of SnowboardingSki Jumping Through the YearsShaun White biography The United States is a force to be…

Winter Olympics 2014: All About Sochi

The port city and subtropical resort was established in 1902 Sochi Seaport Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

Olympic Preview: Fencing

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by John Gettings and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: Fencing One of the four sports that has been featured at every modern…

Olympic Preview: Track & Field

First Olympic Appearance: 1896 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2008 Encyclopedia: Track & Field The marquee sport at any Olympics is track and field…

From Reel Love to Real Love

Burton and Taylor's passion burned so hot that they simply had to get married... twice. Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton At first, she thought he talked too much; he…

supernova

(Encyclopedia) supernova, a massive star in the latter stages of stellar evolution that suddenly contracts and then explodes, increasing its energy output as much as a billionfold. Supernovas are the…