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When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.

The U.S. Geological Survey operates volcano observatories in volcanically active regions like those near Mount Redoubt in Alaska and Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.

Due to a recent increase in federal funding for nursing loan assistance, the Nursing Student Loan Program has become an attractive financial aid option for students.

"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." John Paul Jones, American Naval Hero.