On August 3, 1769, Spanish missionaries got their first glimpse of “tar geysers” near the present-day Miracle Mile District of Los Angeles. Today, these “geysers” are known as the La Brea Tar Pits. These pits are the result of the rare phenomenon of crude oil bubbling up to the surface of the earth. This oil
Calendar of Cool: Statue of Liberty Arrives in New York
The Statue of Liberty is an American icon, but New York Harbor’s green lady is actually a native of France! The statue was built as a symbol of friendship between France and the United States, and to celebrate the 100th birthday of America. On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in 315 pieces