Rock art in Southern Africa

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Rock paintings that were discovered in Southern Africa belong to societies that existed a thousand years ago and vividly describe the local culture, flora and fauna and customs. The artwork reveal that the societies believed that animals were once human and that men and women were created equal.

Author: Solomon, Anne
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
Analysis, Art, Southern Africa, Rock paintings, Rock drawings

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The rock

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An interesting place to visit in Canada for adventurous eco-tourists is the Mazinaw Rock at the Bon Echo Provincial Park in Ontario. Aside from its geological beauty and rich wildlife, Mazinaw Rock also has deep cultural significance to the Algonkian Indian tribes that used to inhabit the area.

Publisher: Canadian Nature Federation
Publication Name: Nature Canada
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0374-9894
Year: 1997
Canada, Ontario, Ecotourism, Parks

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Incident at Black Rock

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Breedlove attempted to break the sound barrier on land with his 44-foot long car, 'Spirit of America,' powered by a modified J-79 General Electric aircraft engine. Breedlove was a second away from passing the speed of 700 mph but had to slow down when his car began to malfunction.

Author: Brock, Peter
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Planning, Achievements and awards, Automobiles, Racing, Speed records, Automobile racing, Car speed records, Breedlove, Craig

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