Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves. The earthquake that generated the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The 1988 Happy Holiday Barbie is considered to be the first Collectible Barbie, although it wasn't originally planned that way. The dolls rapidly sold out and almost immediately began to command big prices on the secondary market.
At the right is the first Barbie doll that Ruth showcased (Bellis). In the period of only a few years, Barbie became a hit with the young girls of America. By 1965 the Mattel Company was already making over $100 million in sales with various toys.t the right is the first Barbie doll that Ruth showcased (Bellis). In the period of only a few years, Barbie became a hit with the young girls of America. By 1965 the Mattel Company was already making over $100 million in sales with various toys.