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.
Original 1959 Barbie has been reproduced and goes back on sale April 11. Myer have teamed up with Mattel to re-release the iconic doll in Australia. The first 500 dolls will be sold for the original 1959 price of $3.00. The dolls will be sold for $34.95 after the promotional priced ones are gone.