Nike Monument. First half of the 2nd century B.C. Parian marble for the statue; Lartos from Rhodes for the base. The most famous monument of Samothraceâand one of the earliest discoveries--is the great marble Winged Victory (Nike in Greek) lighting on the prow of a ship that appears to move swiftly forward.She touches down lightly on her slightly bent right leg while her left leg trails behind.ike Monument. First half of the 2nd century B.C. Parian marble for the statue; Lartos from Rhodes for the base. The most famous monument of Samothraceâand one of the earliest discoveries--is the great marble Winged Victory (Nike in Greek) lighting on the prow of a ship that appears to move swiftly forward.
Home Â» Printable Activities for Kids Â» Spot the Difference Printable. Todayâs freebie is a Spot the Difference printable, a visual puzzle challenge thatâs fun for both kids and adults. The printable is available in both color and black and white, and features a cartoon of a man on a skateboard being pulled through the park by his dog.
What's betterâpaper or plastic bags? Environmentalists say making a single plastic bag takes less energy and consumes fewer resources than making a single paper bag. On the other hand, each paper bag holds a lot more than a plastic bag, and paper bags are biodegradable and much easier to recycle. The greenest solution is to ditch all single-use disposable bags in favor of reusable alternatives. Aren't plastic bags cheaper than paper? It's true that retailers, and subsequently shoppers, spend more for paper than plastic bagsâabout ten cents apiece versus a penny, according to the Illinois Retail Merchants Association.