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Cartographer Abraham Ortelius Issues the First Modern Atlas (1570)

Prior to 1570, maps were often unreliable, illegible, and unwieldy. When Ortelius published his Theatrum orbis terrarium, it was the first comprehensive, easy-to-use, and fairly up-to-date collection of world maps. It drew from the works of 87 cartographers, all of whom were credited. Demand was immediate and persisted for decades, during which time dozens of editions were published in several languages. In addition to practical contemporary maps, Ortelius published what? Discuss

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Catherine of Aragon Married by Proxy to Arthur, Prince of Wales (1499)

Catherine of Aragon is known as the first of King Henry VIII's six wives, but before they were wed, she was married to his older brother Arthur. Catherine was the youngest daughter of Spain's Ferdinand II and Isabella I, and her marriage to Arthur was primarily political. In fact, Arthur and Catherine were married by proxy before they had even met, in a ceremony attended by their representatives. The marriage was short-lived, as Arthur died young. When did Arthur and Catherine finally meet?

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Mount Saint Helens Erupts (1980)

Beginning in mid-March 1980, a series of earth tremors and steam explosions at Washington's Mount Saint Helens suggested that the volcano—dormant since 1857—was on the verge of erupting. Then, on May 18, the entire north side of the mountain exploded in a cloud of ash, rock, and fiery gases that collapsed a good part of it and carried debris for many miles. About 60 people were killed, and millions of tons of ash blanketed much of the American northwest. How far did the ash eventually spread?

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Chicago on Edge Amid NATO Summit

Police arrest two more individuals accused of threatening NATO summit in Chicago, as hacker group claims credit for city website disruption and protesters gear up for their biggest march yet.Obama Predicts 'Hard Days Ahead' in Afghanistan at NATO Summit OpeningChicago Man Charged in NATO Summit Molotov Cocktail PlotChicago's Wall of Security Penetrated By President Obama

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Mayor Booker Slams Obama for Bain Attack

Newark mayor, surrogate for Obama's re-election effort, calls ad criticizing Romney's record at Bain 'nauseating'Romney Surrogate Counters Bain Attack With SolyndraBoehner Describes House GOP as '218 Frogs in a Wheelbarrow'Boehner Rejects Supposed Rev. Wright Ad

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Lockerbie Bomber Megrahi Dies of Cancer in Libya

Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, has died VIDEO: Victims' Family Reacts to Lockerbie Bomber's Death Roadside Bomb Explodes Near UN Observer Team in Syria

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No Field of Dreams for High School Team

NYC high school baseball team left without home field for years, forcing them to travel to rival turf every game

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200-Year-Old Shipwreck Found in Gulf of Mexico

Scientists call ship one of the most well-preserved, as gin, wine bottles and muskets are found near the wreck

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Aries Horoscope for May 20, 2012

It's a great day to stop worrying about the future and think about the past. This could mean anything from ringing up an ex to browsing for antiques at a dusty old shop. Enjoy the break! More horoscopes! Check your: Daily Single's Love, Daily Couple's Love, Daily Work, Weekly Romantic, Monthly Fitness, more ... Today's Free Sample Reading: Got a romantic dilemma? Conquer it with a free sample Love's Choices tarot reading from Astrology.com! Is it really over? Find out if he'll come back with a Free Psychic Love Reading.