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April 6, 1936: Gainesville Tornado

On the morning of April 6, 1936, a devasting tornado hit Gainesville, GA. It was the fifth deadliest tornado in U.S. history. The 1936 Gainesville Tornado: Disaster and Recovery collection offers film footage, images, an interactive map and more of…

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Lights! Camera! Action! The Academy Awards in Britannica

With hundreds of photographs and entries on all the major awards, Britannica's Guide to the Academy Awards takes you on a category-by-category tour of the award-winning movies and their stars over the years. It features entries on award winners in…

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Happy New Year!

Wishing You Happy Researching and Learning in New Year from the GALILEO Staff We'll see you in 2011! Image from Encyclopædia Britannica

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Finding Your Ancestors

Interested in learning about your ancestors? Ever wondered if you might have a famous (or infamous) person in your family tree? The upcoming holidays may be the perfect opportunity to do a little family research. Asking family members about great…

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Sweet Potatoes and Pecans: A Great Combination

November is Georgia Pecan Month and Sweet Potato Awareness Month, which provides a great excuse to think of new ways to enjoy both of these wonderful foods. If you're not convinced yet, just check out the health benefits of pecans and sweet…

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