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Famous Trains in Asia and Australia

by Mike Rozett Orient Express 1883 In 1883, the Orient Express began service from Paris to Istanbul, crossing six countries with the cooperation of ten different railroads. The train was…

2010 Olympics: Bobsleigh

Offspring of the toboggan by John Gettings and Christine Frantz Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

Six More Nations Make Their Winter Olympic Debut

Ecuador, Eritrea, Kosovo, Malaysia, Nigeria and Singapore go to Pyeongchang Julian Yee, Source: AP Photo/Michael SohnRelated Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the…

Accountant

What is this job like? Accountants and auditors keep track of a company's money. The company's managers and people outside the company read their reports. Managers look at the accountants' reports…

Science Projects for Beginners: Biology Projects

Biology ProjectsScience Projects for BeginnersBiology ProjectsWhat Foods Attract Ants?Do Loud Noises Affect Heart Rate? Which Foods Do Molds Love Best? You run into the kitchen after a hard…

Movie Glossary

aspect ratioThe width-to-height ratio of a movie frame and screen. Standard aspect ratio is 1.33 to 1; CinemaScope uses 2.35 to 1.auteurA filmmaker, usually a director, with a recognizable, strong…

Other Selected Athletes

Lance Armstrong winning the 1999 Tour de France See also Lance Armstrong Notable Summer Olympians, A-Z Notable Winter Olympics Biographies, A-Z People in the News Recent Obituaries…

Ingrid Seynhaeve

Ingrid Seynhaeve won the 1991 Elite Look of the Year contest, putting her career on the fast track. She modeled for Guess clothing, Ralph Lauren, and Victoria's Secret, and appeared in the famous…

Bruce Jenner

Born: Oct. 28, 1949Track & Field won gold medal in 1976 Olympic decathlon.