TODAY: County Manager Collects Food Donations, Cash & Checks for FOOD DRIVE! County Manager Lance Metzler collects donations, cash & checks for ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FOOD DRIVE from County employees! Read More. TODAY: Eliminate Assistance Fraud in Rockingham County. You're invited to Committee to Eliminate Assistance Fraud meeting, 5:30pm, today, Gov't Ctr.
A: The Earth is referred to as the blue planet because of the abundance of water on the planet. Over 70 percent of the Earth's surface is comprised of water, producing a vivid blue color when viewed from space. Continue Reading
The ancient Romans named Mars after their god of war because of its red, blood-like hue. The ancient Greeks named the planet Ares after their war god. The Chinese called it the fire star, and the Egyptians called the planet Her Desher, which means the red one.. For more Space news and updates follow Space Blog.