September fifteenth was chosen as the starting date because it is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

This is not because it has diamonds but because it believes it is the jewel of the western Rocky Mountains.

VOA: special.2009.08.09

For example, the CN Tower in Toronto,Canada is not included in the tallest building category because it is a communication tower.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

The sculpture is exciting because it invites visitors to explore and experience art physically as well as mentally.

VOA: special.2010.08.13

It is also useful because the mold can be used over and over again to make exact copies of the ceramic form.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

He says the methane discovery presents scientists with a mystery because it is still not clear how the gas is being produced.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

However,this is more difficult because it is harder to control the diets of people and because they live longer than other animals.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

It is because of his work that the wild forest at Biltmore has an ordered and peaceful look.

VOA: special.2009.11.16

The ice is important because it helps keep the Arctic cold and reduces extremes in the Earth's climate.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

Special English is popular because it helps people learn American English while they learn about world news, science,American life and other subjects.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

Yet he tells us Covestor remains a private company after a few years because it is still too risky for most investors.

VOA: special.2011.01.07

Little Delaware is called the First State because it was the first state the first to approve the new United States Constitution.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

South Carolina's nickname is the easier of the two: It is The Palmetto State because of a fan-leafed palm tree that grows there.

VOA: special.2011.01.16

South Carolina's nickname is the easier of the two: It is the Palmetto State because of a fan-leafed palm tree that grows there.

VOA: special.2011.01.16