Bringing skiing to new heights Related Links 2018 Winter OlympicsShaun WhiteMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient Olympics The word “mogul” comes from the Austrian word “mugel,” which means “small hill” or “mound.” Despite its origins in the mid-1900s, freestyle skiing saw its first Olympic action at the 1988 Calgary Games as a demonstration sport. Its immense popularity, particularly with the Gen-X crowd, made it an official medal sport at Albertville in 1992 ....

Related Links Gay Pride MonthThe Transgender Law and Policy InstituteThese Kids Are All Right, Too The Trials of Bradley ManningTop Ten States for Transgender RightsThe American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline In early June 2015, Jenner appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair and tweeted this statement, “I’m so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can’t wait for you to get to know her/me....

Carnivorous plants tend to grow in places where the soil is thin or lacking in nutrients like bogs and rocky areas, so these plants must get some of their nutrients by trapping and digesting animals, especially insects. More than 600 species and subspecies of carnivorous plants have been identified, although some are now extinct. The Venus’s-flytrap is probably the most famous. Catching a Meal Just like other plants that need to attract other creatures to help with things like pollination, carnivorous plants use different strategies to attract their prey....

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As cats flourished they needed more room to hunt and they migrated throughout the world. When sea levels were low, the felines could cross over land bridges to other territories. Rising sea levels trapped the animals who then adapted and evolved in their new lands. When the sea returned to lower levels, they were again able to roam around. At least ten of these intercontinental migrations are believed to have happened....

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The Lord of the RingsJ.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale is perhaps the best-loved fantasy story ever written. Now, nearly 50 years after it first captivated readers, it comes to cinematic life in a three-film motion-picture event. Can’t Distinguish Sauron from Saruman?For those of you that need to brush up on your Middle-earth lore, we offer a guide to characters and places as well as a timeline of Middle-earth history.

Like the Olympics, the Paralympics are a competition of people with the highest athletic ability. They should not be confused with the Special Olympics, which are open to all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, no matter what their levels of athletic ability are. Name and Motto The name “Paralympics” comes from the Greek prefix “para-” (in this context, “beside” or “alongside”) and “Olympics.” “Parallel Olympics” approximates the intended meaning....

Thunderstorms affect small areas when compared with hurricanes and winter storms. The typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. Nearly 1,800 thunderstorms are happening at any moment around the world. That’s 16 million a year! Despite their small size, all thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes. Strong winds, hail, and tornadoes are also dangers associated with some thunderstorms....

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