Us History Little Books: Famous EventsBrenda Strickland
The six concluding lines I remember, though I have forgotten the two first of the stanza; but the purport of them was, that his censures proceeded from good-will, and, therefore, he would be known to be the author. Because to be a libeller(says he) I hate it with my heart;...
When one of the poorest countries in the Americas and a little-known Chinese businessman said they planned to undertake one of the biggest engineering projects in history, few people took them seriously. A year and a half after the $50 billion project to build a canal across Nicaragu a was...
also known as the “rich get richer” phenomenon or theMatthew effect. When a particular node gains more connections than its rivals, it tends to gain future connections at a faster rate. Even a slight change in early performance leads to a major advantage going forward. ...
InCurious Events in History, author Michael Powell recounts 40 strange and interesting tales from history. Any history buff will love learning about these little-known moments from the past. Why did people once think grinding Egyptian mummies into powder would cure all illnesses? Which US President...
Affectionately known as "little Naples", it benefits from being nowhere near as busy as its bigger sister along the coast. The centuries-old Arechi Castle dominates Salerno's skyline atop Monte Bonadies and sets the tone for a town steeped in history. Salerno Cathedral ...
Talk about a local rivalry. Back in the early days of the LLWS, Morrisville Little League (Pa.), which is just west of Trenton, N.J., faced off in the championship against Delaware Township Little League (N.J.), which is in the area now known as Cherry Hill, N.J. With none othe...
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A big thank you to our caregivers who helped with these events; their involvement has helped students to make a stronger connection with Guangzhou’s rich cultural heritage and create lasting memories. Swipe for more pict...
Fat Man and Little Boy: Directed by Roland Joffé. With Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack. This film reenacts the Manhattan Project, the secret WWII project, and the first atomic bombs designed, built, and tested in Los Alamos.