Articles for tag: Astrodome

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NFL Team History: The Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans franchise, originally known as the Houston Oilers, was founded by Bud Adams, and the organization began competing in the American Football League in 1960. The Oilers were an original member of the upstart AFL. Lou Rymkus was hired as the first head coach of the Houston Oilers franchise. The Oilers first professional ...

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The Life and Career of Selena, the Queen of Tejano Music

Selena Quintanilla Perez captured the hearts of millions of Tejano music fans with her sultry voice, bright smile, and wonderful sense of style. She was referred to as “La Reina” (The Queen) of Tejano music. Selena came from humble beginnings, but rose to super star status in record time, backed and wholly supported by her ...

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Architecture: Domes Throughout History

Throughout history, domes have been used in architecture throughout the entire world. There is evidence of domes used in architecture dating back to c.1250 BC and earlier. Domes are continuing to be used as elements in architecture and are being constructed to this date. Throughout the past and present domes have been used for everything ...

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Mets’, Expos’ Rusty Staub: “Le Grande Orange”

Of the first fourteen players on the all-time games played list in Major League Baseball history, only three are not in the Hall of Fame-Pete Rose because of his ban from the game for gambling, Rickey Henderson because he is not yet eligible, and Rusty Staub. Nicknamed “Le Grande Orange” because of his red hair ...