The ends of the Earth
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Antarctica is the best place for researchers to study the origin of the universe. The South Pole also provides an excellent research setting for astronomers. The temperature varies from 117 degrees below zero during the winter to 8 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1995
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Olympic-size numbers
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The 1996 Olympics will cost $1.58 billion, and feature 10,768 athletes from 197 countries. Some two million people are expected to attend the Olympics, and NBC has paid $456 million for US television rights. These and other statistics for the Olympics are presented.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
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Bringing dinosaurs to life
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John Gurche uses his artistic talent and scientific knowledge to bring dinosaurs to life in his paintings. Gurche painted a dinosaur stamp for the Postal Service and served as a consultant for the film 'Jurassic Park.'
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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