http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Are you thinking about taking up the hobby of photography? Many who have already discovered this exciting and fulfilling hobby can tell you the top ten reasons why photography is so great. Maybe you will be captivated by this compelling and diverse art a... http://www.a1articles.com/the-great-things-about-photography-196520.html 02nd August 2007 Ever since photography was invented, there have been famous names associated with it. Ansel Adams, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Dorothea Lang are just a few of those who have changed how we look at the world and at photography. What about famous photographers tod... http://www.a1articles.com/innovative-portrait-photographers-196518.html 02nd August 2007 Mensa was founded in 1946, in England. The Mensa Society was formed specifically for intelligent individuals. 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These players believe that there is "no longer any hope", and awar... http://www.a1articles.com/historical-view-of-chess-196510.html 02nd August 2007 1918-1939 is sometimes called "the golden age of aviation" because of the much technological advancement made in aircraft. With World War II came better, faster airplanes and more experienced pilots. By the time the war was over, air travel was becoming f... http://www.a1articles.com/the-robertson-panel-the-cia-considers-ufos-196504.html 02nd August 2007 In the 1938 comic strip Smokey Stover, a firefighter was known for his line, "Where there's foo, there's fire." 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The short answer is: nothing. According to Wikipedia, the all-knowing, on-line encyclopedia, both terms denote a fan of the Star Trek science fiction franchise. So why all the controversy between ... http://www.a1articles.com/trekker-versus-trekkie-the-controversy-196492.html 02nd August 2007 While Europe's shining knights spent their lives slaying dragons, the Chinese sought after and worshiped Eastern dragons as the most benevolent, wise, and generous of all creatures. Indeed, to be called "dragon face" was a great honor, and it was believed... http://www.a1articles.com/dragons-in-the-east-196486.html 02nd August 2007 Water is essential every day for survival. Being able to clean water is just as important, for many diseases, parasites and chemicals can easily be transmitted through water. Water can become contaminated for many reasons. 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