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.
The VERY first Barbie doll was introduced at Toy Fair in New York City in 1959. She was created by a woman named Ruth Handler-(we just love Ruth!).he first Barbie doll was inspired bya German cartoon character doll that was called *Lilli* that Ruth had seen on a trip to Germany.You can easily tell if your Barbie doll is one of the first styles introduced by looking for several very distinct features: