After successfully going into space nine times, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds into its tenth mission. Many people saw the blast happen on television! Find out what… More →
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Larry Page changed the way people navigate the Internet in 1998 when he cofounded Google with Sergey Brin. The first version of Google was first launched on their college’s Web site! Find out More →
Steve Jobs is remembered as the “father of the digital revolution” and the “pioneer of the personal computer revolution.” He transformed the music, cell phone, movie, and computer industries… More →
Whitewater rafting is an extreme sport where adventurous teams paddle down rivers through rocks and dangerous water. They do all of this in inflatable rafts! Hold on tight! Readers will… More →
Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how… More →
Have you ever wondered what life would be like with 22 tentacles on the end of your nose? Well, you probably do now. Find out how the star-nosed mole uses its nose to find food underground,… More →
Did you know that some fish use their own kind of fishing rod? The female anglerfish dangles a worm-like spine in front of its face to lure prey before capturing them with her jagged teeth.… More →
Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they… More →
Turkey hunting is a sport unlike any other. A successful hunter usually finds his turkey the night before, then wakes up early to call the bird over. Turkey hunters might have several… More →
In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are… More →
