22 janeiro 2017
The Apatosaurus, which lived about 155 to 159 million years...
The Apatosaurus, which lived about 155 to 159 million years ago, is commonly called a Brontosaurus. The Apatosaurus is so famous because of its amazing size. They were about 70 to 75 feet long, so just imagine a seven story building turned on its side. Something that long was also probably pretty heavy – scientists guess weighed close to 20 tons! That puts Apatosauruses up there with whales and Eldritch monsters as one of the largest animals to ever exist. One interesting feature was their long tail that the Apatosaurus could have used like a bullwhip. According to computer calculations, they could whip their tail so fast that it broke the sound barrier, creating a sonic boom. Breaking the sound barrier creates a cannon-like boom that would have been heard for miles. While it wasn’t an effective weapon, it would have been used as a warning for nearby Apatosauruses, or way to scare potential predators.
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Even During The Great Depression, Sports Stars Made Fortunes
In 1930, Babe Ruth was making $80,000, which is about $1 million in current money. When he was asked how he deserved to make more than the U.S. president, he replied, “I had a better year.”
January 22nd 1973: Roe v. WadeOn this day in 1973, the United...
January 22nd 1973: Roe v. Wade
On this day in 1973, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that women have the right to an abortion, thus legalising abortion in the United States. The case was brought to federal court by a Texas woman under the alias of Jane Roe, against Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade, who represented the state. After a decision was made in the district court, the case was referred up through the court system, eventually reaching the nation’s highest court in 1970. The all-male Supreme Court, led by Warren Burger as Chief Justice, ruled 7-2 that a right to privacy under the 14th Amendment covers a woman’s right to an abortion. The majority opinion was written by Justice Harry Blackmun, with Justices Bryon White and William Rehnquist penning dissents. The Roe decision was issued the same day as a related case called Doe v. Bolton which overturned Georgia’s anti-abortion laws. Roe v. Wade was immediately controversial, sparking celebrations in the pro-choice camp and protests from anti-abortion activists. It is still a divisive issue today, with its supporters arguing the decision forms a vital part of a woman’s right over her own body, and those opposed to abortion calling for the decision’s repeal. The Court’s 1973 decision has since been challenged, and abortion rights have been gradually eroded in subsequent rulings, but the fundamental right to an abortion remains.
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