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Space Museums
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
6225 Vectorspace Blvd.
Titusville, FL 32780www.astronauts.orgFeatures: Exhibits on U.S. astronauts and the world's largest collection of the astronauts'…
Accidental Food Inventions Great ideas that came from mistakes! By David Johnson Do you ever feel bad because you made a mistake? Remember, some of our favorite foods were discovered by…
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The Hindu festival of lights
by Holly Hartman
Diwali, "the festival of lights" Related Links Hinduism India | Map Hindu Festival Dates Hindu Calendar Ramayana Hindu…
