Shaoshan (韶山, Sháoshān) is a small city (pop. 100,000) in China’s Hunan province, famous for being the birthplace of dictator and Chinese icon Mao Zedong. Mao’s place of birth, now a tourist attraction . . . Shaoshan . . . Shaoshan, previously known by many names including Qidu, Xi township […]
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Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo is a city of about 375,000 people (2010) in Tamaulipas, Mexico, across the border from the smaller Laredo, Texas. The twin cities are collectively referred to as “Los Dos Laredos”. As the busiest land port in North America, many pass through it. It is the point where the […]
Providence
Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. Formerly an industrial bastion of organized crime, Providence’s Renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots. Downcity events, historic vistas, eclectic districts […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex is an office building located at 300 12th Street SW in Washington, D.C.[1] The size of the building has been variously given at 89,000 square feet[2] and 118,000 square feet.[3] United States historic place U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex U.S. National Register […]
Dave Willetts
Dave Willetts (born 24 June 1952) is an English singer and actor known for having leading roles in West Endmusicals. This article is about the actor. For the politician, see David Willetts. This biography of a living personneeds additional citations for verification. (September 2010) Dave Willetts Born (1952-06-24) 24 June […]
37th Ohio Infantry Regiment
The 37th Ohio Infantry Regiment was a Union Armyregiment, composed of German-Americans, in the American Civil War. It was organized in the fall of 1861, under Colonel Edward Siber, and served in the Kanawha Valley until December 1862. It joined the Union army operating against Vicksburg, Mississippi, in January 1863, […]
Sinking of MV Nyerere
MV Nyerere is a Tanzanian ferry that capsized on 20 September 2018 while travelling between the islands of Ukerewe and Ukara on Lake Victoria.[3][4][5][6] The Tanzanian government have declared that 228 people died as a result of the capsizing while 41 could be rescued.[2] The capsized ferry was successfully righted, […]
Newport, County Tipperary
Newport (Irish: Port Nua or formerly Tulach Sheasta) is a town in County Tipperary in Ireland. It is in the barony of Owney and Arra. In the 2011 Census the population stood at 1806.[1] Town in Munster, Ireland Newport Tulach Sheasta Town Newport Location in Ireland Coordinates: 52°42′36″N8°24′25″W Country Ireland […]
Whale watching
Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, enjoyed by millions of people around the world every year. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation like bird watching but the activity can also serve scientific or educational purposes. Paid tour boats are common but […]