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Miller decided to rebuild it in a grand fashion, with buildings that showcased the aluminum and glass storefronts it sold. The new Miller Field included a 4,506-ft main runway, a terminal with a 1200-person auditorium and a control tower, a separate hangar building, and hydro-electric power generation. [2] [3]
While finding precise sales numbers for any given author is nearly impossible, the list is based on approximate numbers provided or repeated by reliable sources. "Best selling" refers to the estimated number of copies sold of all fiction books written or co-written by an author.
Many dinosaur specimens have been sold at auction, as part of the fossil trade.On average, around five dinosaur skeletons are put up for auction each year. [1] These specimens are mostly purchased by wealthy private collectors and museums in Europe and the United States, though interest has been growing in China as well. [1]
3 questions for Patricia McCormick, whose book 'Sold' has been banned in 6 states. Marquise Francis. September 24, 2023 at 5:00 AM. Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images.
The oldest known tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament sold on Wednesday for $5.04 million, more than double its high estimate. The stone, which dates back around 1,500 ...
Mangione has been charged with murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a father of two, in a brazen shooting on Dec. 4 outside a Manhattan hotel before an industry ...
The first novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, [15] making it one of the best-selling books of all time. As of June 2017, the series has been translated into 85 languages, [16] placing Harry Potter among history's most translated literary works.
As of September 2014, eBay has acquired over 40 companies, the most expensive of which was the purchase of Skype, a Voice over Internet Protocol company, for US$2.6 billion in cash plus up to an additional US$1.5 billion if certain performance goals were met. [2] The majority of companies acquired by eBay are based in the United States.