Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europe's borders. Physically and geologically, Europe is a subcontinent or large peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia and west of Asia.

Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and–according to the traditional geographic definition–to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains (in Caucasia). Europe's eastern frontier is vague, but has traditionally been given as the divide of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea to the southeast. The Urals are considered by most to be a geographical and tectonic landmark separating Asia from Europe.

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,390,000 square kilometres (4,010,000 sq mi) or 2.0% of the Earth's surface. The only continent smaller is Australia. In terms of population, it is the third-largest continent (Asia and Africa are larger) with a population of more than 710,000,000, or about 11% of the world's population.

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A League Of His Own
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Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is famous for more than his batting stats.
Big Bucks For Wooden Ducks
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A little piebald sea duck fetches $120,000 at auction. A lot, but no where near the record of $856,000.
Beatrix's Brilliant Bunnies
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An illustration from the creator of Peter Rabbit sells for nearly $600,000 in London.

Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events

Sep 6: Guided Tours,Special Events - Back Bay Walking Tour
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wide streets and one grand avenue traverse this former marshland. Thirty years of landfill created the ground for Boston’s magnificent Back Bay, a remarkable monument of Victorian architecture, both public and residential. Two-hour tours led by trained MFA Senior Associate guides include identification and description of important historic landmarks. Location: West Wing/Museum Road Entrance Tickets: Reservations required: members $20; nonmembers $25 with Museum admission included. These tours are not recommended for small children. For more information and to reserve, call 617-369-3395. Please note: The walking tour will use public transportation if participation is insufficient to allow a bus. Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sep 6: Film - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500
11:00 AM One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975, 133 min.). One of Forman’s most acclaimed films, this adaptation of Ken Kesey’s widely read novel stars Jack Nicholson as a convict in a psychiatric hospital who leads his fellow inmates in defying the icy Nurse Ratched, one of the greatest villains in film history. This rallying cry against authority and conformity struck a nerve with viewers and became the second movie in history to win all five major Academy Awards. Trailer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Location: Remis Auditorium Tickets: MFA members, seniors, and students $6; general admission $7.Click here for details(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Sep 6: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:10:35 -0500
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM One-hour tours, given by Museum-trained guides, feature masterpieces from the collections. Location: Sharf Visitor Center Tickets: Free with Museum admission.Click here for details Language: English(c) 2008 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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