Christmas Lights
Thomas Edison first patented the incandescent light bulb in 1879. A year or two later, Edward H. Johnson created the first electri…
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SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO.
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Santa Fe, N.M., with a base elevation of 10,350 feet, are among the highest ski destinations in …
Cloud iridescence
Cloud iridescence is the occurrence of colors in a cloud similar to those seen in oil films on puddles, and is similar to irisatio…
Flooding – Iowa, United States (June 2008)
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Mt. Etna Volcano – Sicily, Italy (Oct. 2002
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The floods
"The floods we experienced last year were devastating. But this year, we did not have to move from our home, as our homes are on h…
Virunga Volcanoes, Rwanda
This very active eight-volcano chain straddles the borders of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but for security re…
Cable Cars
The classic cable car has helped San Franciscans travel in style up the steep hills of the city since 1873. The transportation sys…
Kyoto, Japan
The cherry blossom season of Japan is famous the world over. Orange and pink leaves framing temples and bridges make for a wonderf…
Moscow, Russia
Winter is perhaps the most distinguishing aspect of the Russian weather, but the early autumn season when the citys parks are fill…
