The Komodo dragon is also known as the Komodo monitor or the Komodo Island monitor in scientific literature, although this is not very common. To the natives of Komodo Island, it is referred to as ora, buaya darat (land crocodile), or biawak raksasa (giant monitor).
Jars of dirt and rock from the sinkhole that formed under the National Corvette Museum sell for $10 at the museum gift shop. Photograph: Timothy D Easley/AP Wanda Cohen of Roswell, Georgia had just posted a photo of a wrecked car on her Facebook page.
The 1968 Corvette marked the introduction of the Shark, a longer, meaner boulevard cruiser. Though the handling was rough and Corvette still had some kinks to work out, the car was powerful and exhilarating to drive. Here are the specifications for the 1968 Corvette Shark:ee: 1  Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs. 2  Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals. 3  Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world.