Tsunamis: Facts About Killer Waves. The earthquake that generated the great Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 is estimated to have released the energy of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The 1988 Happy Holiday Barbie is considered to be the first Collectible Barbie, although it wasn't originally planned that way. The dolls rapidly sold out and almost immediately began to command big prices on the secondary market.
This is the first year that two Happy Holiday Barbies were released, and an African-American version of the doll is available as well. 1991 The 1991 Happy Holiday Barbie wears a green velvet dress with white, red, and green sequins on the bodice and sleeves.