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Geography, Social Studies

Facts About Ellis Island

It’s a wonder if Samuel Ellis, the original owner of Ellis Island, ever dreamed that this tiny island in harbor off the New York coast would ever be as historically prevalent as it is today.  Mr. Ellis purchased the island and opened up a small tavern that catered to the sailors and fishermen that made [...]

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10 Little Known Facts About Ellis Island

Ellis Island is best known as the landing place for many immigrants throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.  And while this will always be the primary reason that many know of the island’s existence, there are several, little known facts that prove interesting when considering the rich history of the iconic landmark. (1) Ellis Island [...]

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About Battle of Little Bighorn

The battle of Little Bighorn took place in the summer of 1876.  What was the Battle of Little Bighorn and why did it take place?  In the later part of 1875, upset about the intrusion of the white people, the Sioux and Cheyenne Native Americans left the reservations they were given by the American government [...]

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About the Iditarod

The Iditarod is a unique event and unlike any other in the world. The race is over 1140 miles in some of the most beautiful yet extreme terrain known to man. For those of you who are not familiar with the Iditarod, it is an annual sled dog race held in Alaska. It can take [...]

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About Antarctica

Antarctica; the southernmost continent on the earth overlying the South Pole. Antarctica is almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean. It is the fifth largest continent in area after North and South America, Asia, and Africa, and almost 98% of it is covered in ice. Antarctica is also [...]

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About Fossils

So you need to know a little bit about fossils? Well, the two most important things you should know about fossils is: 1.How they are formed and preserved2.What they are used for How are fossils formed? The process of fossil formation can sometimes be tricky. There are certain things that need to happen for a [...]

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About Volcanoes

Volcanoes have long been a source of both fascination and fear. Mankind has long been drawn to the majesty and power of the volcano while those living within its reach often live in fear of its destructive forces. A volcano is defined as an opening, or rupture, in a planet’s surface or crust, which allows [...]

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About Australia

Today, Australia is a diverse continent rich with culture, diversity, and a large number of natural wonders and attractions. But Australia has a fascinating history as well. The History of Australia The history of Australia itself began approximately 45,000 years ago when it is believed people from northern countries began migrating to Australia. However, the [...]

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About Italy

Since earliest times, Italy has been impacted by cultural and political divisions resulting from the country’s contrasting geography and by circumstances that made Italy the theatre of many important struggles over power in Europe. Italy has been the epicenter of many important battles and has a rich and varied history. Here are just a few [...]

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