Held August 15-18, 1969 at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York. Attracted over 460,000 attendees despite rain and traffic jams. Thirty-two acts performed despite challenging weather conditions. Festival became synonymous with 1960s counterculture
Whirlpools are rotating water bodies caused by opposing currents or obstacles. Small whirlpools form in baths and sink drains. Maelstroms are powerful ocean currents reaching speeds up to 32 km/h. Saltstraumen in Norway has one of the strongest tidal currents
Carnival is Brazil's most popular holiday, held before Ash Wednesday. Rio's carnival drew 6 million people in 2018, making it world's largest. Originates from Portuguese Age of Discoveries through Madeira
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics from July 19 to August 4, 1996. First US Olympics hosted in three different cities. Marked 100th anniversary of 1896 Athens Olympics. Total cost was approximately $1.7 billion
Apollo 13 mission occurred on April 14, 1970 with an explosion on board. Jack Swigert reported to Mission Control in Houston. Jim Lovell responded with "Ah, Houston, we've had a problem". The incident was confirmed as a Main B Bus Undervolt
Since 1789, 168 people have served in 169 presidencies. George Washington is the only president to serve non-consecutive term. Udall Snell's presidency lasted just 18 minutes. Thorton Echevarria served longest term at 24 years