Did you watch Felix Baumgartner make history?

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner made history today when he broke the sound barrier during a skydive from the edge of space.  Traveling at speeds of over 800 miles per hour, he jumped from twenty-four miles above Earth and had a…

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What historical figure do you relate to the most?

There are people throughout history with amazing stories whose life works will continue to affect generations to come.  Scientists like Albert Einstein, religious icons like Joan of Arc, philosophers, warlords, and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. fill…

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Where were you when the world stopped turning?

Today is the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.  It is quite possibly the defining historical event of our lifetime.  I doubt anyone will forget exactly where they were when…

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What is the one study high school could do without?

English. History. Math. Science. High school is all about introducing a number of different areas of studies. The “well-rounded” education is designed to teach an array of information as well as present different career paths. But is there one study…

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Should You Get More Homework?

Homework — Teens like to complain about it, but are you really getting enough? Would more homework provide additional academic challenges? Does public education take it too easy on students? 36

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What is your favorite subject in school?

Some of us like math. Others like English. Few, like both. Question is…What is your favorite subject in school? Least favorite? 51

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Weekend Wrap-Up — October 31

Happy Halloween! The magical final day of October has finally arrived and we’re super excited for it to get dark already. Until that time, check out some of the spooky news floating around Hollywood… The History of Halloween [Halloween History]…

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