The Kalahari Desert is a large arid to semi-arid sandy area in southern Kgalagadi Africa extending 900,000 kmÂ² (362,500 sq. mi.). The name Kalahari is derived from the Tswana word Keir, meaning âthe great thirstâ, or the tribal word Kalagare that means âa waterless placeâ.
These toes belong to a famous American lady, but she wasn't born in America. The Statue of Liberty arrived at its permanent home on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor on June 19, 1885, as a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States.hese toes belong to a famous American lady, but she wasn't born in America. The Statue of Liberty arrived at its permanent home on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor on June 19, 1885, as a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States.
Lady Liberty's Face Was Covered in Copper in 1880. On This Date in History: On Americaâs centennial in 1876, the French promised to give to the United States a great statue in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.