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What State Is the Great Plains In?
The Great Plains are located west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains spreading across ten states, three Canadian provinces, and into Mexico. The area, categorized by its geological makeup, has a history of Native American tribes, settlement and modern day technology....More...
Key Tattoo Ideas
A tattoo of a lock and key can signify secrecy or devotion.lock and key image by Dwight Davis from Fotolia.comIf you are interested in creating a bold statement, consider getting a tattoo. This permanent way of displaying art has become a fairly commonplace practice in our society, and......More...
Revolution, Evolution or Revolutionary Evolution?
There is only one letter that separates these two words [evolution - (r)evolution], yet how close, or, how far stand to each other? The term Evolution usually defines the biological progress of species (of course ... ...More...
Ethics & Moral Theology
Ethics is commonly understood as a set of behaviors common to a group or community. Moral Theology is a term used by Roman Catholicism and is the equivalent of what Protestants call "Christian Ethics," according to David Gill in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Moral Theology deals with the b...More...
Effects of Rita & Ike on Texas
Hurricane Rita and Ike were two Atlantic hurricanes that affected the Gulf region of the United States, including Texas, in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Though hurricanes are ocean-based storms, many ultimately make landfall and have the capacity to cause immense damage and loss of life. The arch of...More...
The History of Otsego County, New York
Otsego County, located in central New York State, was founded in 1791. It is a scenic, rural area of the state where about a quarter of the land is devoted to farming....More...
History of Morgan County, Colorado
Morgan County lies northeast of Denver, Colorado and is rich in history and culture. Originally part of Weld County, Morgan County split and became its own county in the late 1800s....More...
Salsa Dance History
Salsa dance was created by Spanish-speaking natives of the Caribbean. It mixes dance influences from Africa and Europe. Salsa means "sauce" in Spanish and suggests a spicy flavor....More...
Archaeologists Reveal 24-Century-Old Family Tragedy
Archaeologists digging a historical Hellenistic city in Cyprus came upon children tragedy 24 centuries ago, the Cypriot Department of Antiquities announced on Thursday. It said the archaeologists who continued excavating on the ancient city-state of ... ...More...
The Characteristics of an African Mask
A symmetrical African mask with human features is characteristic of this type of mask.NA/PhotoObjects.net/Getty ImagesAfrican art is as diverse as the continent itself. However, a number of characteristics can be seen repeated in various art forms, including that of the African mask.......More...
Massachusetts Landmarks & Monuments
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has an abundance of tourist destinationsMassachusetts state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comAlthough it is the seventh smallest state with a land area under 11,000 square miles, Massachusetts is packed with......More...
Preschool Ideas for Black History Month
African-American culture intermingles with America's diverse history. In 1926, Harvard-trained historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, which transformed into Black History Month in the 1970s. During February, Black History Month recognizes African-Americans' accomplishments and p...More...
New York State Laws for Portable Basketball Hoops
Basketball hoops are available in a number of types, including in-ground hoops with a concrete base and portable basketball hoops that can be moved and stored. Within the state of New York, local governments are in control of the laws surrounding the location of portable basketball hoops....More...
How to Find Out if You Are a Cherokee Indian
The Cherokee Nation is Native American tribe based in Oklahoma with more than 300,000 enrolled members. For you to be recognized as a Cherokee, the Nation requires that you find one of your ancestors on the Dawes Rolls. The Dawes Rolls--officially named The Final Rolls of the Citizens an...More...
San Diego's Landmark Hosts a Cultural Tradition
The old Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California is slightly off the beaten path. It doesn't lie on the major corridor from San Diego County to Orange County or San Diego to Riverside. Instead ... ...More...
HIV AIDS Prevalence, Higher rates due to Cultural Habits in Cameroon
HIV Aids prevalence stands at 5.1% as of 2008 in a population of about 18 million inhabitants. Over half a million people walk the streets carrying the HIV virus and with the coming of anti-retro ... ...More...
How to Identify Samurai Swords
All over the world--and the internet--sword vendors sell what they advertise as authentic Japanese samurai swords. Unfortunately for the hopeful collector, many of these are fakes. In fact, faking authentic samurai swords is a multi-million dollar industry. Still, there are a few trademark character...More...
Fashion Duos in the 1980s
The 1980s was a decade of decadence. Reagan was in office, the economy was booming, disco was dead, and video killed the radio star with the advent of MTV. People look back on the fashion fads of the '80s with a combination of embarrassment and fascination. The '80s was known for extreme styles and ...More...
Choctaw Indian Holidays
Like other Native American tribes, the Choctaw nation, originally from the Southeastern United States, is rich in history. Their culture includes many observances, celebrations, and holidays, some of which are still recognized and celebrated by the Choctaw people to this day....More...
Monuments in Nicaragua
The flag of Nicaragua.nicaragua flag icon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comThe city of Managua is the capital of Nicaragua and is the center of culture and history of the country. The city had humble beginnings as a fishing village, but plans to turn it into the......More...
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