It is estimated that there are ten storms with identified names every year, and as many as six become hurricanes, and 2.5 can become a hurricane that is rated as a Category 3 or higher. Hurricane categories are defined by wind speed, as are tropical storms. There are approximately five hurricanes in the United States … Read more
The year 2008 is one that many people would rather not remember, but it’s also the most memorable for millions of others. While there were many great occurrences, such as the US presidential election, the bad certainly outweighed the good in many other countries. Yes, we’re used to shootings and robberies and even car accidents … Read more
Tourists from around the world have been flocking to the Grand Canyon for more than a century to take in its breathtaking views. Despite being designated a reserve in 1893 and a national monument in 1916, the Grand Canyon did not receive its current status as a national park until 1919. After North Carolina and … Read more
There are at least ten calendars in widespread and serious use around the world today, so asking whether March is the third month of the year is a bit presumptuous. A know-it-all (like me) might ask you, “In which calendar?” So, is March the third month of the year? The answer is, it depends. Yes, … Read more
Generally, American children attend school for 9 months. The school year takes place from August to May or September to June, depending on a number of factors. These varying factors include the state, the district jurisdiction, the student’s grade level, and whether the school in question is private or public. Because of all these factors, … Read more
Considering that there are between 160 and 180 days of school per academic year, depending on the state, there are 32 to 36 weeks of school based on the 5-day school week, or about 22.9 to 25.7 weeks if you include weekends. The requirements depend on a number of factors, such as the state in … Read more
Although the requirements on the number of instructional days and/or hours throughout the school year differ from state to state, most states require 180 days of instruction. Even for the states that require more or less instructional time, their numbers are usually close to 180 days. Since the 1980s, states have been seeing a gradual … Read more