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Missed California's Gold Rush? Join The Meteorite Madness!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/19/2012

Over 150 years ago, thousands of people flocked to California to try make their fortune panning for gold. Now, the hunt is on again. However, this time around its not for sparkly flecks of the precious metal, but fragments of a meteor that made a fiery entry to earth on April 22nd, 2012.

Why Mother's Day Is Good For Mom And Even Better For The Economy

By Meera Dolasia on 05/12/2012

If you are like most people you are probably at the mall today, frantically looking for that perfect gift for the special woman in your life - Your mother! That's because tomorrow, May 13th, is Mother's Day, the one day of the year when we all try to show our appreciation to this hard working woman by . . . . . .  Bestowing her with lavish gifts.

Watch Out! The Dinosaurs Are Back!

By Meera Dolasia on 05/09/2012

This Memorial Day weekend, dinosaur fans from all over the country will be flocking to Secaucus, New Jersey to catch a glimpse of the 31 prehistoric animals that will be 'roaming' around the 24-acres of Laurel Hill Park. Welcome to Field Station: Dinosaurs, a real-life like Jurassic Park!

The Nenana Ice Classic - A Fun And Lucrative Alaskan Tradition

By Meera Dolasia on 04/30/2012

Who will win the $350,000 USD jackpot this year? Will it be one individual or will the bounty be shared by a number of people as was the case, last year? That, is the question on every Alaskan's mind as they anxiously await the results of the Nenana Ice Classic.

Researchers Discover Huge Underground Water Reserves In Africa

By Meera Dolasia on 04/26/2012

While fresh water reserves are declining in many parts of the world, nowhere is the situation as dire as the continent of Africa where, over 300 million people have no access to safe drinking water and only 5% of the arable land is being irrigated.

Thailand Ushers In New Year With The World's Largest Water Fight!

By Meera Dolasia on 04/20/2012

Asian cultures generally celebrate their symbolic New Year with prayers, colorful processions, good food and sometimes even fireworks. The people of Thailand have added one more tradition - Having the world's largest water fight!

Royal Canadian Mint Unveils Glow-In-The-Dark Quarter

By Meera Dolasia on 04/19/2012

It seems like the folks at the Royal Canadian Mint are always thinking up of something radical. First there was the $1mm Canadian Dollar coin made from pure gold, then came the $50 and $100 polymer currency notes. If that was not enough, last month they finally did something the USA has been debating for years - stopped making the penny.

The RMS Titanic, Still in Our Hearts, 100 Years Later

By June Liu on 04/15/2012

Today April 15th, marks the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Dubbed 'The ship of dreams', the luxury cruise liner was like no other. Considered an engineering marvel a century ago, it was not only the largest ship to ever grace the seas, but also, featured unrivaled grandeur and amenities. Not surprisingly, its inaugural and only passenger list, included some of the world's most powerful and wealthiest people.

Scientists Discover Perfectly Preserved Juvenile Woolly Mammoth

By Meera Dolasia on 04/15/2012

Over the years, paleontologists have been able to find many well-preserved remains of Woolly Mammoths like Lyuba, the 42,000 year-old baby that was discovered in 2007. However, none have been as complete or provided as much insight, as the remains of this 10,000 year old frozen mammal that was unearthed recently.

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