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65So You Think You Know California Geography?
Shortly after I published So You Think You Know Canadian Geography?, my HubPages readers asked me what the subject of my next geography quiz was going to be. I decided upon California, the state in which I live. I learned a lot while doing the research for the quiz. I hope you'll learn a lot about the "Golden State," too, when you take the quiz.
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81History's Most Dangerous Leaders
What did Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Pol Pot have in common? They were among history's most dangerous, evil leaders, responsible for the loss of countless lives and for nearly ruining entire countries.
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72The Golden Gate Bridge - in the Movies
A visual history of The Golden Gate Bridge as depicted in the movies.
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85The Nike Women's Marathon
The Nike Women's Marathon takes place each year in San Francisco during the middle of October. The hilly course rewards you with a Sterling Silver Tiffany's necklace!
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84National Cherry Blossom Festivals, Washington DC, San Francisco, Hawaii, Chinhae, Macon
National Cherry Blossom Festivals are held between March and April from Washington, D.C. to Hawaii, to Macon, to celebrate the blossoming of Cherry trees and the arrival of Spring. The celebration comes to us from Japan, where the appreciation of the cherry blossoms is almost a religion.
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88What Is The ILLUMINATI? Are They Real?
History will show that the Illuminati is quite a real organization. It was founded by a Bavarian Professor of Law, a man named Adam Weishaupt. Even though Adam Weishaupt was born of Jewish Ancestors, his family converted to Catholicism. Mr Weishaupt was educated by the Jesuits. The Jesuits are an order with their own mystery.
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865 Famous Prisoners Who Haunt Alcatraz
Alcatraz is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. People ferry over to this old prison to learn about its rich history. Many of them also come because they have heard rumors that this place is haunted. Even if they don’t feel...
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73Drug Stores and the Sale of Tobacco Products
Concern over the negative image projected by a pharmacy selling tobacco products dates back nearly 20 years. Many pharmacists feel that it is unethical for a pharmacy to sell products that are known to cause health problems. After all, pharmacies are in the business of promoting the good health of their customers. San Francisco and Boston have banned the sale of tobacco products from all pharmacies, and the medical community has solidified efforts to ban tobacco from all pharmacies in the U.S.
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92Day-tripping Essay with Pictures ~ Sightseeing San Francisco ~ Sausalito Ferry
Traversing the cold blue waters of San Francisco Bay by ferry between Fisherman's Wharf and Sausalito, one will pass by Alcatraz Island and see brightly colored sailboats and other pleasure craft skimming the waves. While Sausalito is but a short drive from the city over the Golden Gate Bridge, approaching it this way from the water gives one a totally different perspective of this luxurious town adorned with one marina after the next. Enjoy the photos of our vacation journey to this site.
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81Alonzo Lon Megargee Arizona Cowboy Artist 1883-1960
Arizona artist Lon Megargee's life as a real cowboy was as wild as his early Arizona paintings. His most famous 12 paintings were commissioned by Arizona's first governor George Hunt. Lon's other claim to fame was his 4 dogs playing poker series for the Phoenix based A-1 Beer Company.
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