The National Women's Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York,…
Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…
An avalanche is any swift movement of snow, ice, mud, or rock down a mountainside or slope. Avalanches, which are natural forms of erosion and often seasonal, can reach speeds of more than 200…
MEN Singles: 1. Ji Xinpeng, CHN def. 2. Hendrawan, INA (15-4, 15-13); 3. Xia Xuanze, CHN def. Peter Gade, DEN (15-13, 15-5). Doubles: 1. Tony Gunawan & Candra Wijaya, INA def. 2. Lee Dong-Soo…
Seasons for the Northern Hemisphere, 2005Spring Equinox: Mar. 20, 7:34 A.M. EST (12:33 UT1), Sun enters sign of Aries; spring begins.Summer Solstice: June 21, 2:46 A.M. EDT (06:46 UT1), Sun enters…
EASTERN CONFERENCEFirst Round(Best of 7)Detroit Pistons defeated Milwaukee Bucks, 4 games to 1Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards, 4 games to 2New Jersey Nets defeated Indiana Pacers, 4…
What is Lightning? The action of rising and descending air within a thunderstorm separates positive and negative charges. Water and ice particles also…
Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Laboratory In Europe during most of the Middle Ages (roughly 500 to 1500 A.D.), technological advancement was at a virtual standstill…
Classic Ballets Because many ballets take their stories from folklore, they can feel like fairy tales told through dance. Here are some favorites. The date the ballet was first performed is in…
