Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma Historical Society Home
Find facts about Oklahoma's rich history and famous people, and explore museums and historic sites. An interactive map of the state allows you to choose museums, military sites, historic homes, and other notable locations in Oklahoma,...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Jesse Owens: Raciing
Photograph of Jesse Owens, racing.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Chad
Facts about Chad including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy use, and conflict.
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Wikipedia: Adaptive Radiation
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on adaptive radiation discusses what it is, lists some examples, and distinguishes between the three different types of adaptive radiation.
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Platonic Realms: Conic Sections
A proof to show that the square root of two is an irrational number, followed by a shorter and even more beautiful proof.
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Wikipedia: Carl Sagan
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a brief biography of Carl Sagan, the American astronomer who pioneered exobiology and promoted the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and science in general.
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Wikipedia: Electrolyte
This encyclopedia article offers a general overview of electrolytes. Content differentiates the difference in meaning when used in the context of chemistry vs. the context of physiology.
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Wikipedia: Opal
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of the mineral opal.
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Wikipedia: German Shepherd Dog
This article from Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a general overview of german shepherds. Content includes a look at this dog's appearance, temperament, health, and history.
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Fuel Cell
A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Chinese Philosophy and Religion
Article provides a compilation of material from Compton's living encyclopedia. General information about Chinese religion and philosophy.
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Stowe: Temple of Ancient Virtues: Biography of Epaminondas
Information about the Theban general and victor of the Battle of Leuctra, Epaminondas. Most of this is an excerpt from The Encyclopedia of the Ancient World.
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Wikipedia: Taiga
Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers a general overview of the taiga biome. A long list of taiga eco-regions can be found, each linking to its own encyclopedia entry.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Vicksburg
Provides a general overview of the siege of Vicksburg. Content includes a small map of the area on July 3, 1863. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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Wikipedia: Topaz
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of the gemstone topaz. Liinks are provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikipedia: Squid
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of squid. Content includes a focus on their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat.
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Wikipedia: Binomial Nomenclature
Wikipedia, an open-source encyclopedia, offers great information on the classification system used in Biology. Covers the benefits of the system, history, and general information on the whole system together.
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...
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Wikipedia: Cricket
Providing a detailed encyclopedia article on the game of cricket, this website includes a general definition, the laws of cricket, a history of the sport, references, and more. Find photos of a cricket match, diagrams showing a standard...