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  Google Keep is an app for taking notes. It is surprisingly simple and easy to use. I even used it to help me organize my thoughts for a few of my other posts.

 

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  Google Earth is an app that allows you to explore the world. You are able to see very complex 3D maps of the entire planet, from the many streets of Paris to a forest far from human eyes. You can use the Street View feature to find important landmarks such as the Washington Monument, or even your very own home. After reading the posted article, I was particularly intrigued by the new "Epic Hunts Caught On Camera," narrated by David Attenborough.  https://earth.google.com/earth/rpc/cc/drive?state=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%221k90TQOJBkQ7mp9WSwFFo968GxQJZXsVG%22%5D%2C%22action%22%3A%22open%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22116722924214979642395%22%7D&usp=sharing

  The Siege of Gondor and the Battle of Pelennor Fields During the Second Age, Sauron suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Because of this defeat, all of Sauron's forces were destroyed, save for the Nazgûl. Sauron had also lost his One Ring, with which he drew power from the other nineteen rings of power. In addition, Sauron's body and his fortress at Barad-Dûr were both destroyed. Despite all of this loss, Sauron was by no means finished. Though Sauron could not access his Ring, it was not destroyed, which meant that Sauron's spirit could exist without his body. This meant that he could still control the Nazgûl and plan his revenge. And though the Dark Tower was destroyed, the foundations still remained. These things meant that Sauron was able to grow more powerful during the Third Age. At the same time, Elves and Men, believing Sauron to be dead, disbanded their alliance and allowed themselves to become weak. Many Elves departed from...

  Google Arts and Culture is a collection of stories and slideshows that can tell you a lot about history, places, art, and culture. Serengeti National Park By viewing the slideshow, I learned that Serengeti is a scenic and biodiverse place in the two African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Because it is a wildlife sanctuary, the park contains two million wildebeests, 900,000 Thompson's gazelles, 300,000 zebras, 4,000 lions, 3,500 spotted hyenas, 1,000 leopards, 300 wild dogs, 225 cheetahs, and more than 500 species of birds. The park is a home to several endangered animals as well, including the rhinoceros, elephant, wild dog, cheetah, and the leopard. Serengeti National Park is also the site of the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world, in which a million wildebeests travel a 1,000km long annual trek.

  The Battle of Helm's Deep During the War of the Ring, Sauron focused his assault on Rohan and Gondor, two kingdoms of Men. Since Gondor was between Rohan and Mordor, the Dark Lord left the destruction of Rohan to his servant, Saruman the White. The White Wizard did two things to achieve this. First, he built an army of Uruk-Hai, selectively bred Orcs that were stronger and unharmed by sunlight. From his fortress at Isengard, Saruman created and armed thousands of Uruk-Hai that would serve no one other than himself. In addition to the army, Saruman also sought to weaken Rohan's king, Theoden. He did this by sending his servant, Gríma, to be the king's advisor. Gríma, otherwise known as Wormtongue, banished Theoden's nephew, Éomer, so that he couls not get in the way of his mission. But Saruman's nefarious plan was interrupted when four strangers came to the king's halls in Edoras, Rohan's capital. These visitors were Gandalf the White, Aragorn, Legolas, and...