African fish eagle
BIRDS African fish eagle The African fish eagle or the African sea eagle is a large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food
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Abyssinian roller
BIRDS Abyssinian roller The Abyssinian roller, or Senegal roller, is a member of the roller family of birds which breeds across tropical Africa in a belt south of the Sahara, known as the Sahel. It is
First Elevator
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Armero (1985)
VANISHED PLACE A lahar from Nevado del Ruiz destroyed Armero on 13 November 1985, killing about 23,000 people in the Colombian town. USGS and Colombian government accounts treat the site as a memorial
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
LAW THAT STUCK The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is the civil-rights statute for disability in employment, public services, and public accommodations. It forced ramps, job accommodations,