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Beachings linked to military low-mid frequency active sonar
Mass beachings have been associated with active sonar have occurred in Madeira (2000), Greece (1996), the U.S. Virgin Islands (1998, 1999), the Canary Islands (1985, 1988, 1989, 2002), and, northwest coast of the United States (2003).update: court blocks sonar 7/6/06 Reference: http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/marine/nlfa.asp
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Surprising facts about statues in the park
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. Reference:
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Who is the highest ranking military official?
The president is the highest ranking official in the government including the military. Reference:
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Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
The term Buffalo Soldiers was a term used by the Cheyenne Indians to describe black American soldiers, whose dark skin and thick hair that resembled the buffalo. Reference:
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