But it lacked financial support. Mary said the lack of support was because of "good men's fear of greatness in women."

VOA: special.2010.06.27

So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city's warm climate.

VOA: special.2010.01.03

This is because lighter colors take in less of the strong heat of the sun than dark colors do.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

The researchers say Mali suffered less because it depended less on imported rice, in part because of geography.

VOA: special.2010.03.23

American investors and bankers were afraid their money would drop in value because of the use of silver.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

Ted Kennedy was well liked in the Senate because of his hard work, friendliness and sense of humor.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

People infected with the virus walk in a bent-over position because of the severe pain in the joints.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

They say thirty million tropical fish are disappearing every year because of a growing interest in tropical fish.

VOA: special.2010.08.10

Paul thought the violets,roses, and lilies of the valley looked even more lovely because they were blooming in the middle of winter.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

Dred Scott demanded his freedom, because of the years he had spent in places where slavery was illegal.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

But the report lists one hundred eight-four species that are considered in danger because of limited habitat, serious threats or falling populations.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

(THE WHO - "SUMMERTIME BLUES") The Lovin' Spoonful was a band that did not love summers in the city because of the heat.

VOA: special.2009.06.22

They cannot harm themselves because the amount of painkiller in the pump is carefully measured and limited.

VOA: special.2010.05.04

Spending on weddings has reportedly dropped about ten percent in recent years because of the economic recession.

VOA: special.2010.08.09