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    SPACE DEBRIS HITS PERSON ON EARTH
    January 22, 1997 - Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

    American Lottie Williams was reportedly the first human to be struck by a remnant of a space vehicle after re-entering the earth's atmosphere. At 3 a.m., while walking in a park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she saw a light pass over her head. “It looked like a meteor,” she said. Minutes later, she was hit on the shoulder by a six-inch piece of blackened metallic material. The debris that struck Ms. Williams has not been examined to confirm its origin, but a used Delta II rocket, launched nine months earlier, had crashed into the Earth's atmosphere half an hour earlier. NASA scientists believe that Williams was hit by a part of it, making her the only person in the world known to have been hit by man-made space debris.

    URANIUM FISSION
    January 22, 1939 - Columbia University in New York City, U.S.A.

    The uranium atom was split for the first time using the cyclotron at Columbia University in New York City. Thus began the Manhattan Project, leading to the construction of the atom bomb. The project was subsequently moved inland to the University of Chicago to protect the research from any possible German bombing of New York. (Also the weight of the apparatus was so great that the floor was in danger of collapsing!) The cyclotron that performed the first-ever fission experiment was designed and built (1935-36) by John R. Dunning, who became Dean of the Engineering School, 1950-69). In 1965, the cyclotron was taken to the Smithsonian Institute. The original invention of the first cyclotron was by physicist Ernest Lawrence.

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It's great to take kids outside to have some exercises rather than sitting in the couch for cartoons. A kid's electric scooter would make all kids excited.

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It's great to take kids outside to have some exercises rather than sitting in the couch for cartoons. A kid's electric scooter would make all kids excited.

Kid's electric scooters can be decorated to different looks with the striking bells and whistles to meet kids' desires. No matter what kind of scooters you are going to buy as a gift for your kids, it must follow the federal laws and safety guidelines.

All kid's scooters have a maximum carry weight. When you pick one for your kids, estimate the high weight tolerance your kids need. Choose the most suitable weight allowance would be the first step of your picking.

Kid's scooters always have a short battery life. Occasionally they could run less than an hour. The using time of battery would depend on the battery versions and the terrain. Riding a kid's scooter, helmets are must-have equipments. The speed of them is about 10-15 miles per hour, keep the safety would be every parents' responsibility. The prices of scooters for kids are ranging from 100 dollars to thousands of dollars. You can pick it according your budget.

There are different types of kid's scooters: sit down scooters are more comfortable and easy for kids to drive. There are also some storage areas for children to put the things in. The frames always use hard plastic with bright colors. Stand up scooters have a base for kids standing. They are also colorful but without the plastic shell. To keep the kids safe, some basic accessories such as helmets and pads are necessary. They can protect kids from some unavoidable crashes.

Before driving the electric scooters, you should teach your kids how to ride safely. Open spaces are best places for riding. When they come to the pavement, you should check the handle curbs and bumps first. Browse some reviews before pick the most suitable type for your child. According to your kid's age, you can select the best model for them. Read carefully of the age recommendations before ordering a gift for them. Choosing some scooters with adjustable seat would be best for your kids that they can ride in a much longer time.

Browse the catalogs and pictures with your kids together. Pick a favorite model of them would be a great gift that they can enjoy it for longer time. Children always lose their interests in some toys. So choosing as they like, would be a great way for them to ride the scooters for longer time.


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