Tamba Humphrey

C.O.O.L.ᵀᴹ Time Capsule: This Month in History — September Written by: Tamba Humphrey Researched by: Christian Humphrey-Powe On September 25, 1818, a medical breakthrough in London, England, helped change the way doctors save lives. Imagine a doctor trying to help a very sick patient, but the medicine and tools available at the time are not enough. What if the answer to saving that person's life could come from another person? More than 200 years ago, a British doctor named James Blundell...

C.O.O.L.™ Time Capsule: This Month in History — June Written by: Tamba Humphrey Who Are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the First Peoples of Australia. Aboriginal peoples lived across mainland Australia and Tasmania, while Torres Strait Islander peoples lived on islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea. These groups developed hundreds of languages, cultures, traditions, and ways of life over tens of thousands of years....

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...