On April 22nd, people all over the world will
celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day. Besides
conducting environmentally friendly projects within
their communities, over one billion people are also
expected to participate in rallies to voice their
concern about the dire effects of global warming on
our planet and vow to take actions to help reverse ...
The freedom, equality and prosperity that Americans
enjoy today, can be attributed to some key historical
events or turning points. Here are a few that make
for interesting reading and may also provide some
help in preparing for those pesky Social Studies
State tests.
American historian Laurel Ulrich once said
'Well-behaved women rarely make history' - And she
was right! Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and others
did not help win the war against slavery and
apartheid by following the rules. Today in honor of
Women's History Month, we present a few more
women and a teenager, whose bold behavior and ...
Friday, March 1st, was Read Across America - A
special day set aside to honor the birthday of our
beloved author, Dr. Seuss - one during which
schools, libraries and bookstores all around the
country, hosted special events to encourage kids to
read.
If you live in the USA, chances are you are enjoying
a three-day weekend or better still, a week-long 'ski'
break, thanks to President's Day, a holiday to honor
all the brave men that have led our country and in
some cases, even sacrificed their lives.
Observed annually during the month of February,
Black History Month is an important American
tradition that dates all the way back to 1926. It was
established by historian Carter G. Woodson to
ensure that contributions made by African American
men and women throughout history, would not be
forgotten.
Minister, saint, hero, civil rights activist - These are
the words often used to describe Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. - However, in light of President Barack
Obama's second-term inauguration ceremony this
morning, the word that seems to fit the bill perfectly,
is visionary - The man who had the foresight to see
that America could one day transform into a nation...
If you are a fan of the Sorcerer's Apprentice, you will
recall the scene where Dave sets up a Tesla coil after
which, he and Becky step inside a chain-link Faraday
box and get 'hit' by powerful electric currents that
magically seem to zap right through them. That is
exactly what American illusionist and endurance
artist David Blaine did this month for his latest stu...
On Tuesday October 9th, people all over the world
will watch with abated breath as 43-year-old Austrian
Skydiver Felix Baumgartner attempts his
history-making jump from the edge of Space. If
successful, he will break four records including, the
first man to break the speed of sound in a free fall.
