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Starters: Everyday Edits. October 5-8. Sputnik Launched.
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Starters:Everyday Edits October 5-8
Sputnik Launched The first successful launch off a man-made satellite happened on October 4, 1957, That satellite, launched by the Soviet Union was named Sputnik I. The launch caused a renewed emphesis on the teaching of science in america. The satellite, which weighed 184 pound took off from the soviets' Tyuratam launch site. Though it was active for just 21 days, Sputnik I mark the beginning of the Space Age and exploration beyond planet earth.
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Tecumseh Near Springfield, ohio, a great Native american leader, Tecumseh, was born in march 1768. As a leader of the shawnee Indians, tecumseh did not except treaties that had give Indian land to whites he was a powerful speaker who hoped all tribes would join together to save Indian lands. Though he wanted peace, Tecumseh did not ruleout the use of force. He lost his life in the War of 1812. He was shot by a bullet from an American's gun.
How Icy Is Iceland? The largest city in Iceland is reykjavik. Pronounced RAKE-yah-vik, the city's located allmost on the arctic Circle. You would exxpect Reykjavik to be a mighty cold place, but warm ocean currents wash up on the coast of Iceland. During January, the coldest month of the year in Reykjavik the average temperature is 29 degree. Thats warmer than the average January temperture in Boston Chicago, or Salt Lake City!
Greece's Beaches The country of Greece is about the size of the state of alabama. In spite of it's small size, Greece has about 8,500 miles of coastline. The United States which is huge when compared to Greece has 12,300 miles of coastline. Greece have a lot of coastline because it has more than 3,000 islands did you also no that no place in Greece is more than 85 miles from the sea. How far is you're home from the sea?