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The Nano: World's Cheapest Car

The tiny Nano sedan costs only $2,500 by Beth Rowen The Tata Nano Standard Version Related Links India World's Most Populous Countries…

The U.S. in World War II

1939-45 (U.S. involved, 1941-46) “I have seen war. I hate war.” —President Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War IIU.S. troops engaged: 16,112,566American casualties: 291,557The U.S. joined the Allies (…

Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park

(Encyclopedia) Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).

3 HRs in a World Series Game

The Question: Babe Ruth was one of two people to ever hit three home runs in a World Series game. Who is the other? The Answer: Actually, Babe…

How Many Countries in the World?

The Question: How many countries are there in the world today? The Answer: There are 195 countries in the world today. Unless you don't count…

World Atlas & Map Library

Click on a region below for a more detailed map, or try our map index. Map Library: Map Index · Printable U.S. Maps ·…

Time Tangled Island: Viking Explorers

Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Beth Rowen Viking ship Related Links Viking Explorers Birds as Symbols and Omens…

Confucianism

Confucius (K'ung Fu-tzu), born in the state of Lu (northern China), lived from 551 to 479 B.C. He was a brilliant teacher, viewing education not merely as the accumulation of knowledge but as a…

World Cup 1998 | Update

World Cup Update by Gerry Brown Stupid hooligans. They're stealing the spotlight from what so far has been a very exciting World Cup. True, the U.S. flamed out early but that wasn't entirely…

World Cup: United States

United States (Group F) FIFA World Ranking: 11 Players to Watch: Kasey Keller (GK), Eric Wynalda (F), Preki (F) Prospects: Could advance to round of 16 with a tie or win over Yugoslavia. Should…