The summer of 2008 is a disappointing one for the archaeological site of Pompeii. The Italian government is declaring a state of emergency at the site of one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions. What is the history of Pompeii and why is Pompeii so important to Italy and to us?

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While controversy has many questioning if some of the Olympic competitors are old enough to compete in the Olympic Games, many competitors are celebrating the ability to compete at an advanced age (that is, being older or more mature than expected). But how old is too old?

Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit around the sun. Dwarf planet is a term for an object that is not a planet and not a moon. In 2006 Pluto became a dwarf planet. If it is a dwarf planet it is currently not considered a planet in our solar system. So, there are now eight planets.

Let’s take a moment to applaud the incredible people involved in the history of flight. From Leonardo da Vinci and the Wright brothers to Jackie Cochran and Amelia Earhart.

The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing China got underway on what is considered a very lucky day for China, 08/08/08. They celebrated by performing the opening ceremonies at 08:08 pm.

Conservation can mean many things. Some people believe in conserving our natural resources or in preventing harm to wildlife. Other individuals work hard to restore and preserve our history and works of art. Here are some of the most important areas in conservation from both land and sea.