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Lewis Gordon Pugh, a 37 year old British man, is ready to take the plunge into the icy waters of the North Pole, waters that should be frozen, but are not due to global warning. Pugh will swim to raise awareness of global warming and its effect on the environment.

The North Pole in Cascade, Colorado is a wonderland year round. The magic is even more spectacular at Christmas.

"The facts are that American explorers staked an American claim to the North Pole in the early 1900s and U.S. nuclear submarines traveled below the Pole and broke the ice in the 1950s."

On July 15, Lewis Gordon Pugh of Britain swam for almost nineteen minutes in Speedo briefs, a cap and goggles at the Geographic North Pole in water that reaches temperatures of minus 1.8 degrees centrigade.

What child wouldn't love to visit the North Pole? Maybe that seems a little too far to travel? Not if you are visiting the Colorado Springs area.

On Saturday, December 15th, 50 Colorado Springs children will be flown to the 'North Pole' to meet Santa Clause.

The first manned moon landing was the United States Apollo 11 mission. The United States made no claim of ownership.

"It is inexcusable that a reputable news organization like NBC would stonewall our request for a correction of the record."

A mammoth depository is being constructed that will ultimately house nearly 3 million different types of seeds ranging from carrots to water melons to soy beans to tofu.

A grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with matching funds from the Norwegian government, is being put toward the creation of a "doomsday seed vault".

The history, speculation, and the future of the magnetic pole shift.

The Polar Express, Santa Train and Holiday Train in North Carolina are fun for the whole family.

Americans and the better part of the Christian world have spread tales of vibrant elves aiding Santa Clause during the holidays. But the real story hasn't been told,says Peter Wiggley, a South pole elf and employee of Santa's global workforce, Happy at Work.

Most of us take it for granted and easily point to the "North" pole on a globe, but this may not be completely accurate.

Star-studded game of musical chairs!

Over one hundred displays and over one million lights twinkle in this magical light show in Forsyth County, NC.

This is a review of how the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad turns into the Polar Express over the holidays.

Sites that put children in touch with the North Pole

The Cassini spacecraft spotted a strange, hexagon-shaped weather pattern completely covering the north pole of Saturn. Scientists believe it has been there for more than 26 years.

A look at the Alaskan Malamute dog.

Some of Hawaii's best beaches can be found on the North Shore of Oahu. I'll guide you to them.

Although it's still in the mid to upper Although it's still in the mid to upper 90s here in the North Georgia Mountains, fall will soon be in the air here in the North Georgia Mountains.

If you want to save money an outlet store is one of your best bets. Here's some of the better outlet stores in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Finnish culture, what is it all about? Some might picture the reindeer and the snow and even the Santa Clause. Yes he DOES live in the North Pole and yes, North Pole does exist in Finland, every kid in Finland knows that as a fact.

According to Pier System, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that a C-130 left Barrow, Alaska today on a trip to fly 1,183 miles. It was headed to the North Pole. The flight is part of an overall task to increase Arctic orientation flights.

Anchorage, Alaska's snow feels like the North Pole, and during the holidays, there are enough shops there to decorate your home like the north pole. Here are 5 places to shop in Anchorage so that Santa will feel at home in your home.

In this article, the author explores a little-known technique for lowering children's expectations at Christmastime.

The holiday season is now entering its early days. However, with all those lists being sent to Santa Claus, who lives in the North Pole, one begins to wonder where future children will have to send their Christmas lists should the Arctic ice cap ever completely melt away.

A new movie to recently come to DVD is 30 Days of Night. 30 Days of Night is a movie that takes place in Barlow, Alaska during the thirty days that Barlow falls under because of the state's close proximity to the North Pole.

Celebrate your 4th of July in the beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Plenty of fireworks and events located only a few hours from Atlanta, Georgia. Perfect for a weekend get-away or day trip.

During the Oct. 4 Board of Selectmen meeting, officials expressed concerns about a proposed relocation of a utility pole in town center.

Worried your kid's letter to Santa will get lost in the mail? Here's a surefire way to make sure St. Nick receives it -- and answers back.

Imagine the surprise and delight in your children's eyes, when they go and open up the mailbox and find a letter addressed to them from Santa Claus, that is postmarked from the North Pole.

Santa gets holiday requests that send him packing for the North Pole.

Sir Edmund Hillary climbed Everest, went to the North and South Poles and traveled the Ganges River. He died today age 88, the life of a true adventurer has come to an end.

The Nordic coiuntries are near the north pole where the winters are long, cold, and dark. The Nordic countries, have customs that are different from each other, but also have many customs in common.

Astronomers have spotted another strange weather pattern on Saturn. This huge feature is circling the north pole and has six distinctive sides.

Reports just in from the North Pole say that Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer will not be pulling Santa's Sleigh this evening. It's unclear at this point why.

They know that Christmas is right around the corner and they want to make sure their letters make it to the North Pole in more than enough time.

From an old fashioned Christmas Festival in historic Springboro, to Party at the North Pole at Dayton's Boonshoft Museum, to a free weekend holiday festival downtown, Dayton Ohio gears up for various Christmas and Holiday Festivals with activities for all ages.

Information about renaissance fairs held in North Carolina during March, April, and June; including locations, dates, times, ticket prices, and highlights

So you decided to run a marathon to get in shape or because you needed a challenge. Well that's nothing you sissy! Try running the marathon on the North Pole.

Glaciers have been on Earth ever since the Earth cooled down enough to sustain them. Glaciers currently cover most of the area from the north pole down to the latitudes of Greenland, most of Canada, all of Antarctica, and some of the world's tallest mountains.

The remarkable earth's climate change is mainly affecting the Polar ecosystem. A large portion of North Pole ice stack has been melted over past two years. "Melting Ice - a Hot Topic?" would be the main topic for this year's Environment Day.

Whether it is diving, fishing and laying by the pool, Avon North Carolina on Hatteras Island offers something for everyone

It's hard to find a good three season tent, but the Tadpole 23 by North Face really stepped up to the challenge.

Feed a hungry camel. Fish the Cape Fear River. Walk on nature trails. All this and more in Fayetteville, North Carolina!

My auto racing this time was based on my trip back home to Indiana for vacation to visit family and attend some races.

Arapahoe Basin opened in 1946 for the first skiers. Boasting one of the longest and steepest runs in North America, the Basin Resort is a must for skiers and snowboarders alike.

When the first Arctic explorers starting venturing north they encountering numerous problems. Not the least of them being that their flimsy wooden ships kept sinking when they ran into the inevitable ice pack.

We had traveled to Europe several times before, but never this far North. We were going way above the Arctic Circle. Visions of Santa Claus, reindeer and polar bears peppered the imagination.

The NFL season thus far has been one in which several fantasy studs have struggled, among them LT and LJ. In fact, the biggest story so far has been the New England spying scandal.

Scientists have discovered vast amounts of ice deposits on Mars. Along with these deposits, they have found gullies, which have been said were made by flows of liquid -- possibly water.

The town of Palmer in Alaska's Matanuska Valley north of Anchorage offers a festival full of Christmas spirit even if reindeer are on the menu.

This is an awesome family show with so much to see and audience participation PLUS a great meal!! Don't miss out on this one!!

An article about outdoor recreation in and around Greensboro, NC.

There's no better time to visit Amarillo, Texas, than during the holiday months. Here are some activities for everyone in the family to help you celebrate this special time of year!

Bootes is the oldest constellation in the night sky, made up of several stars including the brightest in the Northern Hemisphere. Bootes is a very easy constellation to locate and even a novice stargazer can locate it.

Do you remember your favorite Christmas tv movies from your childhood? Maybe some of my favorites were your's too.

Step out and let Austin bring some of its quirky and eclectic holiday celebrations. These unique Austin events are guaranteed to chase away the annual holiday stress and fill you with holiday spirit.

It's that time of year again where Santa is on the minds of children around the world. So why are so many parents ready to ruin that by telling children the truth about Santa's existence? Quite simply, there is no reason to do so.

Fish for Christmas? The Urn of Fate? A Yule log? Recipes and a few facts about Christmas traditions in other countries invite you to try a few new traditions for yourself.

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Nature, culture, or crafts, all can be had for the asking and all in the span of one day if you are lucky enough to be in Rhode Island.

Discover all the fun and festivities that abound in Oklahoma City during the holiday season.

There's no snow in Hong Kong, but when it comes to celebrating the holidays, this city is always in full blast and top brass. No wonder it's the city that never sleeps.

Don't fall prey to the gloominess of winter this year, by taking advantage of natural ways to improve your disposition. Try these tried-but-true strategies to enjoy even the most miserable days.

Here are some family friendly holiday movies the keep in mind this holiday season.

Why is the year 2012 all over the news, tabloids, and online? Did I miss something? What is true and what is false?

This article looks at some gift suggestions for children when it comes to buying them a holiday dvd. Disney's Once Upon a Christmas, Twice Upon a Christmas, and Mickey's Christmas Carol are reviewed and provided as suggestions.

Here's your list, by opening date, of the major Christmas events to enjoy in Portland, Oregon. Although several of these annual events do charge an admission fees, several are free, fun, family events!

When people think of placing to spend the holidays, Annapolis, MD isn't always the 1st choice. Here are few Events in Annapolis you got to check out during the holidays.

Do you have a song you love to sing along with but do not know all the words? Maybe you need the lyrics to a song for a wedding or special occasion?

This article will have the top ten movies of 2006 that a disney movie fanatic will love.

You cannot imagine how many special memories can be created whenever you take the time to make Christmas crafts with your children. Holidays is the time for family and many children like building things. Here are some ideas to get you started.

When you find yourself bored, and looking for something to do. Take a day off with some friends to go see the newest movies of the season. There's a little something for everybody!

Everyone has heard about Santa Claus, but do you know about Saint Nicholas? This article sheds light on the real person, Saint Nicholas, and his godly life.

Dazzling Christmas Holiday Light Displays will Decorate the Chicago Land Area during the holiday season.

The following is a guide to fun family activities to celebrate the holidays.

Lots of easily available and even inexpensive gifts for the Coca-Cola collector can be found in stores and online. How about Coca-Cola chess or a Coca-Cola stepping stone? Whatever the collector's tastes, there is a Coca-Cola gift for them on this list.

Chicagoland has a large extended area, known as the suburbs. The area northwest of O'Hare Airport is considered the northwest suburbs. There are many fine dining choices, as well as entertainment in the suburbs.

Set aside an afternoon for this one.

The third film continues the series infusing enough laughs and charm for kids of all ages while adults can enjoy the film and not feel slighted.

Take a ride into the historic railroad past on the Adirondack Scenic RR. It is a premier tourist line operating in Central New York and the Adirondack Mountain Park. Experience the scenic wonders of the Adirondacks from a classic railroad.

Here are some Christmas game ideas to spice up your holiday party for toddlers...

What is your favorite Christmas movie? Do you watch them all through out th year? Here are some Christmas movie suggestions for the fan on your holiday list.

With the holiday season on the way, many are focused on what they are getting and giving. Yet everyone forgets Santa, the true gift giver. What should he get for Christmas?

Santa Claus goes by many different names. Santa Claus is in many stories that concern Christmas.

New Classics for Christmas

If you're looking for some fun and free family activities in Dallas and/or Fort Worth, TX, try these on for size:

Do you feel a cold coming on? Zicam and Airborne are both homeopathic products that claim to shorten the duration of a cold. But, are they worth the cost? Find out by reading this informative article!

With rituals like these, finding a human mate suddenly just got easier.

Every year around Christmas time, a conversation comes up between my daughter and I and it involves Santa Claus. The big question is always, "Does Santa Claus exist?"

June 21st. It is the longest day of the year, the first day of summer. Across the northern hemisphere it is celebrated by followers of many religions and ideas. One of the most famous celebrations occurs every year at Stonehenge in England.