Tamba Humphrey

C.O.O.L.™ Time Capsule: This Month in History — May Written by: Tamba Humphrey What is the Itaipu Dam? The Itaipu Dam is one of the most famous hydroelectric dams in the entire world. Hydroelectric dams work like giant power plants by using flowing water to spin turbines that generate electricity for homes, schools, and businesses. When the Itaipu Dam officially launched, it became the third-largest hydroelectric dam on Earth. People everywhere were amazed by its enormous size, powerful...

C.O.O.L. ™ Time Capsule: This Month in History — March Written by: Tamba Humphrey Researched by: Christian Humphrey-Powe In March 1976 , the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa ( hoh-KOO-leh-ah) made history by successfully sailing from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti using only traditional navigation techniques. This incredible journey proved that ancient Polynesian explorers were capable of navigating thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean long before modern technology existed. Polynesia is not...