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Travel > United Kingdom Travel destinations: Tower of London: 6 of 7
The world's oldest palace, fortress, and prison can all be found in one location. The famous Tower of London is actually a complex of walls, towers, and other buildings, and every structure on the grounds has a unique historical value, making this site one of the most visited tourist locations in the world. Once surrounded b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation A brief history of Italian Renaissance art: 6 of 7
Renaissance is a term that means "Rebirth" in French and it is the name given to what is regarded as the most significant period of Western art. This artistic, cultural, and philosophical revival began at the end of the Middle Ages, the late 1300s, as Europe began to crawl out of its dark feudal period. Nowhere was this tran... More..
Local Guides > Pittsburgh Guide to Pittsburgh, PA sports teams: 7 of 7
Pittsburgh, home of Arnold Palmer and Ken Griffey, Jr., is a sports mecca. With three major pro teams and several university programs there is almost always a game going on in various arenas and stadiums around town. Most well known among Pittsburgh's teams is the Pittsburgh Steelers, an NFL team that has won five Super Bowl... More..
Travel > Asia China travel destinations: Visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xian: 5 of 5
The city of Xian in Shaanxi Province of east central China is an ancient city with more than three millennia of history. Upon the unification of China by the Qin Dynasty around 220 BC, Xian was a city near the newly sited capital, Xianyang. Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, had called for the construction of his mau... More..
Local Guides > Santa Rosa Family fun in Santa Rosa, CA: 4 of 4
Just north of San Francisco at the gateway to California's Wine Country, you'll find the charming city of Santa Rosa, CA. While the vineyards are Santa Rosa's major attraction, there is plenty of family fun to be had in this city of 150,000 residents. From Snoopy to the African savanna, Santa Rosa really does have a wide var... More..
Local Guides > Norwalk The best Chinese restaurants in Norwalk, CT: 4 of 4
With a population of 85,000, the town of Norwalk, Connecticut is large enough to support several great Chinese restaurants. The town is also part of the New York metropolitan area, so the surrounding Connecticut suburbs are full of cosmopolitan citizens who love the ethnic foods found in nearby New York City. Chinatown has s... More..
Local Guides > St. Louis A guide to public transportation in St. Louis, MO: 3 of 3
Each year in the St. Louis area, 53 million rides are taken on public transportation routes managed by Metro, the regional transit authority. Metro offers several transportation options that make it easy to get around the metropolitan area without a car, including MetroBus, MetroLink, and Metro Call-A-Ride. These three servi... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases The symptoms of bronchiolitis: 2 of 2
Bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory infection that usually affects infants and small children. The most commonly affected age group is infants about 3 to 6 months old. For parents watching their children deal with the symptoms of bronchiolitis, the disease can be a frightening experience. However, bronchiolitis usually goes... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How urban densification can solve America's problems with urban sprawl and excessive gasoline consumption: 2 of 2
America is being threatened by a wave of dangerous urban development that is taking a toll on the environment and local governments and forcing great dependence on automobiles. While once considered ideal, the idea of suburban planning is quickly becoming unsustainable. Vast swaths of formerly undeveloped land are subdivided... More..