Basic facts about major railway accidents
Editor's note: This schedule does not include everything. Selected rail incidents with at least 200 deaths are listed, plus incidents…
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Tornado Quick Facts | cnn
cnn — The following is general information about tornadoes, rotating columns of air that are often, but not always, visible…
Quick Facts about Volcanoes | cnn
cnn — Here's a look at volcanoes, mountains that open into a deposit of molten rock. More than 80% of…
Fast facts about US mining disasters
cnn — Here's a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of…
Curious facts about the deaths of American politicians on airplanes
cnn — This is a list of prominent American politicians who died in plane crashes. May 1, 1928: New York…
Basic facts about commercial passenger aircraft accidents
Editor's note: These are commercial passenger aircraft accidents with more than 200 deaths or accidents that are otherwise notable. Accidents…
Space Accident Quick Facts | cnn
cnn — Here's a look at space accidents that have affected astronauts or other spaceflight-related personnel. Accidents involving unmanned spacecraft…
Basic data on strategic oil reserves
cnn — Here's a look at what you need to know about the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The United States…