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Monkeys
[27 Jul 2010 at 6:14pm]
Monkeys, classified in the order Primates, are small, smart, lively mammals that live in the tropical regions of Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Because of their fanciful antics, they are always a crowd favorite, whether in the wild or in a zoo. Most of the 200 species live in forests and trees, although some do inhabit savannahs (tropical grasslands).
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Frogs
[20 Jul 2010 at 6:18pm]
Years ago, while standing in my driveway at night, a frog hopped onto my foot. I probably screamed (wouldn't you?) but when I saw what it was, I bent down to pick him up. We kept the frog for awhile, feeding him live crickets and naming him Hoppy, before releasing him into a wetlands preserve near our house. These sites are for you, Hoppy. Wherever you may be.
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Bastille Day
[13 Jul 2010 at 5:43pm]
Celebrated as a national French holiday, Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison on July 14, 1789 by an angry Parisian mob. It is frequently considered the start of the French Revolution, which eventually saw the overthrow of the monarchy, and the establishment of the French Republic.
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Rivers
[6 Jul 2010 at 5:42pm]
Rivers are an important part of our ecosystem as a source of water, food, transportation, defense, energy, and last, but certainly not least, recreation. Learn more at this week's selection of sites.
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Battle of Gettysburg
[29 Jun 2010 at 5:41pm]
Often described as the Civil War's turning point, the Battle of Gettysburg took place on July 1-3, 1863, in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was an extremely bloody battle, in the midst of an extremely bloody war. But in the end, the Union troops led by George G. Meade were victorious over the Confederate army led by Robert E. Lee.
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Battle of Little Bighorn
[22 Jun 2010 at 5:41pm]
The Battle of the Little Bighorn (also known as Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of Greasy Grass Creek) took place on June 25-26 of 1876, during the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. General George Custer led 700 U.S. troops into defeat (with more than 250 casualties) at the hands of about 900 Native American warriors, led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
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Father's Day Poems
[15 Jun 2010 at 6:40pm]
Whether you are making a Father's Day card from scratch, or looking for something to add to a purchased card, these sites are chock full of Father's Day poems to help you find just the right words to express your love. Some include original poems, others feature works from famous dead poets. Most allow the use of their poems on handmade cards, but be sure to check the each site for more specific terms of usage.
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Tiananmen Square Massacre
[8 Jun 2010 at 5:53pm]
After the death of pro-democracy Chinese official Hu Yaobang on April 15, 1989, mourners gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing by the thousands. Weeks passed and the crowd grew larger, filled with students and intellectuals demanding democratic reforms. On June 4, the People's Liberation Army tanks cleared the Square, and hundreds of causalities and injuries ensued.
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Ben Franklin's Kite Experiment
[1 Jun 2010 at 5:09pm]
In June of 1752, Ben Franklin sought to prove that lightning was electrical by flying a kite in stormy weather. When Franklin touched the iron key attached to the kite's string, he saw sparks fly between his knuckle and the metal key. But some historians doubt that this famous experiment really happened. Learn more at today's batch of sites.
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Margaret Wise Brown
[25 May 2010 at 5:09pm]
Although "Goodnight Moon" is her best known work (it has sold four million copies since 1947), children's author Margaret Wise Brown (1910 - 1952) wrote more than a hundred children's before dying suddenly at forty two, while recovering from surgery. Her special magic was using simple language to tell a story from a child's point of view.
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How To Cook
[18 May 2010 at 5:50pm]
One of the keys to healthy eating is cooking at home. With cooking skills, we are less dependent on processed foods, and able to include more fresh ingredients in our diet. Today's lessons should appeal to both experienced cooks bringing their kids into the kitchen, as well as more timid cooks who want to learn alongside their kids.
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Barn Owls
[11 May 2010 at 5:22pm]
The barn owl is a pale-faced, long-winged and long-legged owl with a short tail. When seen in flight, it's flat, heart-shaped white face and black eyes can look like a mask. Unlike the calls made by other owls, it does not "hoo hoo" but rather has a shrieking scream or a shrill twitter. Learn more at this week's sites.
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