Armstrong and Aldrin used the two-hour moon walk to deploy Early Apollo Scientific Experiment Package instruments as well as collect rock and soil samples. Armstrong realized as they approached landing, the automatic landing system was leading them towards a rocky crater and ordered mission controllers to authorize a risky manual maneuver to address it. Apollo […]
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China is full of exciting cultural moments. When learning Chinese on your own or through classes or apps, keep it enjoyable; otherwise you risk loosing motivation before reaching fluency. China combines modern technology and ancient history. As a place of innovation and invention – including papermaking, magnetic compasses, printing processes and silk production – China
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Australia boasts more to offer than its iconic animals: Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Did you know Tasmania has some of the cleanest air in the world? Read on for even more interesting Australian facts! 1. The Sydney Opera House was inspired by an orange Australia
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Apollo 12 set sail on November 14, 1969 – less than four months after Armstrong and Aldrin first set foot on the moon. Commander Pete Conrad and Lunar Module Pilot Al Bean had one task in mind for Apollo 12: landing within walking distance of Surveyor III probe in Ocean of Storms. Landing on the
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People have long been fascinated with weather. Here are a few interesting weather facts. Contrary to popular belief, it really can rain frogs and fish due to tornadoes or waterspouts sucking them up into the air before dropping them back down again. 1. There are 39 kinds of snowflake No two snowflakes are the same,
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Saturn will come close to Earth only once every year during what is called opposition, with closeness between 14 August and 26 August being its closest point. Saturn boasts 52 natural satellites or moons; Titan is its most notable. Titan boasts a thick atmosphere similar to Earth. Saturn stands out in our solar system as
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Apollo 11 immediately seduces viewers with its breathtaking clarity. From its meticulous depiction of moving trains on their journey towards launch pads to minute details depicted within the space capsule itself, every moment in this film feels intensely present and real. Miller’s film features only archived footage with minimal animated details to provide clarity for
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Argentina offers an intoxicating blend of culture, natural wonders and progressive ideals that captivates visitors from Buenos Aires to Patagonia. A standout among South American nations for its commitment to human rights and environmental conservation – Argentina truly stands out as an unforgettable travel experience. Parents in Argentine culture frequently lecture their children, which should
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Apis mellifera) honeybees are fascinating creatures. From scientific studies to historical pieces of information, here are some fun facts about our buzzing friends! Bees must fly more than 55,000 miles just to produce one pound of honey; that is equivalent to flying around the world twice! Bees possess 170 odorant receptors and possess a sense
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