Random fact about renewable resources
In 1998, only 7.5 percent of our nation's energy came from renewable resources, even though the amount of renewable energy available was more than 250 times U.S. energy consumption.
Beachings linked to military low-mid frequency active sonar
Mass beachings have been associated with active sonar
have occurred in Madeira (2000), Greece (1996), the U.S. Virgin Islands (1998, 1999), the Canary Islands (1985, 1988, 1989, 2002), and, northwest coast of the United States (2003).update: court blocks sonar 7/6/06
What were the best movies of 1998?
The 1998 Golden Globe award for Best Picture went to "Saving Private Ryan" beating out favorites such as "Shakespeare in Love" (voted Best Picture in the Academy Awards), "Life is beautiful," & "There's something about Mary"
Has a Porsche 911 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
A Porsche 911 GT1 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall in 1998.
When did the Porsche 911 stop being air-cooled?
The Porsche 911's engine was air-cooled until 1998, when the 996 generation switched to water cooling.
What was the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998?
Chicago's Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world from 1973 to 1998.
Who created "Seinfeld"?
"Seinfeld" was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and aired on NBC from 1989 to 1998.
How many people watched the "Seinfeld" finale?
About 76 million people watched the "Seinfeld" finale in 1998.
How many times did "Frasier" win Outstanding Comedy Series?
"Frasier" won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five years in a row, from 1994 to 1998.
What was the first big hit to use Auto-Tune as an effect?
Cher's 1998 hit "Believe" was the first major song to use Auto-Tune as an obvious vocal effect.
What is the Archimedes Palimpsest?
The Archimedes Palimpsest is a medieval prayer book written over lost works by Archimedes, and it sold for $2 million in 1998.
What was the first piece of the International Space Station?
The first piece of the International Space Station, the Zarya module, launched in 1998.
When was the first hand transplant?
The first hand transplant was performed in France in 1998.