Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…
by Mark Hughes The American public has always been fascinated by first families. We know much about the lives of the presidents and first ladies, but what about the children in the White…
Worst U.S. Forest Fires Whether you're talking about forest fires or kitchen fires, factory explosions or arson, when fires get out of control, the damage can be…
Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…
U.S. Department of State Background Note
PROFILE
OFFICIAL NAME:Republic of El Salvador
Geography
Area: 20,742. (8,008 sq. mi.); about the size of Massachusetts.
Cities: Capital--…
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January 2008 Disasters
Jan. 1â4, Kenya: more than 300 people are killed and thousands…
