The biggest blimp
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A military blimp called the Sentinel 1000 is being tested in North Carolina. At 222 feet long and holding 354,000 cubic feet of helium, it is the largest lighter-than-air craft in the world. It is the prototype for the Sentinel 5000, which will be twice as long.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
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War in the woodlands
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During the early part of the French and Indian Wars most of the Indian tribes were allied with the French. The British convinced them to switch sides by promising that their lands would not be settled, but these promises were broken when the war ended.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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Clowning around
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus runs an eight-week Clown College that trains students in makeup, stunts and other skills. Clown College accepts only a few of those who apply for admission. Student Joey Kohler is profiled.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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