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SITE OF THE DAY ARCHIVE
"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,
or we know where we can find information upon it."

- Samuel Johnson

MAR 2018


Previous Archives

DATE SITE OF THE DAY
3/1/18    Reddit
   Reddit bridges communities and individuals with ideas, the latest digital trends, and breaking news (...okay, and maybe cats). Their mission is to help people discover places where they can be their true selves, and empower their community to flourish.
3/2/18    alternativeTo
   This is one of the most useful websites on the web. AlternativeTo comes in handy when you wish to find out alternatives to the software and apps that you already know about.
3/3/18    Cheatography
   Cheatography boasts over 2,500 Free Cheat Sheets, Revision Aids and Quick References for your use! Find them all here at cheatography.com.
3/4/18    Oscars
   Get the latest news about the 2018 Oscars, including nominations, winners, predictions and red carpet fashion at 90th Academy Awards Oscar.com.
3/5/18    DocumentaryHeaven
   A fascinating website boasting of a comprehensive library of documentaries that you can watch for free. They are sure to have something to interest everyone!
3/6/18    Duolingo
   Looking to learn a new language in a free and fun-filled way? Duolingo understands everyone learns in different ways. For the first time in history, they can analyze how millions of people learn at once to create the most effective educational system possible and tailor it to each student.
3/7/18    GIPHY
   GIPHY is your top source for the best & newest GIFs & Animated Stickers online. Find everything from funny GIFs, reaction GIFs, unique GIFs and more.
3/8/18    Google Trends
   Discover the latest search trends, data and visualizations from Google. Find out what's trending near you right now.
3/9/18    HomeStyler
   Want to see how furniture and decor products look in your home before you buy them? Easyhome Homestyler lets you visualize interior design ideas by taking the guesswork out of interior decoration and design in 3D with this amazing website.
3/10/18    HowToPronounce
   Unsure of how to pronounce a particular word? Visit HowToPronounce to learn the correct way to speak the word. Pronunciation guide to learn how to pronounce words, names, places, drugs, medical terminology and more correctly with multilingual talking dictionary.
3/11/18    Adobe Color
   Create color schemes with the color wheel or browse thousands of color combinations from the Kuler community.
3/12/18    Mathway
   Use Mathway to solve mathematical problems ranging from basic algebra to complex calculus. Useful website for students.
3/13/18    MIT App Inventor
   Develop fully functional Android apps for smartphones and tablets. Great website for newcomers to computer programming.
3/14/18    U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing: U.S. Currency
   The Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints billions of dollars - referred to as Federal Reserve notes - each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System. U.S. currency is used as a medium of exchange and store of value around the world. According to the Federal Reserve, there is approximately $1.39 trillion worth of Federal Reserve notes in circulation.
3/15/18    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
   Test your knowledge! Can you identify geographic features viewed from space? Each year, in honor of Geography Awareness Week, the National Air and Space Museum hosts the Geography From Space quiz.
3/16/18    U.S. Department of Transportation: Distracted Driving
   Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America's roadways. In 2014 alone, 3,129 were killed in distracted driving crashes. The U.S. Department of Transportation is leading the effort to stop texting and cell phone use behind the wheel. Since 2009, we have held two national distracted driving summits, banned texting and cell phone use for commercial drivers, encouraged states to adopt tough laws, and launched several campaigns to raise public awareness about the issue. Distraction.gov is your resource for learning more about distracted driving. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America's roadways safe.
3/17/18    History.com
   St. Patrick's Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. Learn more at history.com.
3/18/18    Google Art Project
   Experience the world's museums from your home. Get closer to art! Simply select a museum from the homepage and then either choose 'Explore the museum' or 'View Artwork'. Once you are in the main site use the drop-down menus or the side info bar to navigate between artworks and museums. Finally create and share your own collections online.
3/19/18    FindTuition.com: Your Resource For College Scholarships
   Fast, free access to one of the largest scholarship databases in the world.
3/20/18    FBI: Wanted by the FBI
   Protect your family, your local community, and the nation by helping the FBI catch wanted terrorists and fugitives. You can also help reunite missing persons of all ages with their loved ones. Rewards are offered in some cases. Use the Search Center below to find specific cases.
3/21/18    American Library Assoc: Great Websites for Kids
   Great Websites for Kids is a compilation of exemplary websites geared to children from birth to age 14. Suggested sites are evaluated by the Great Websites for Kids Committee using established selection criteria. The committee is made up of members of the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
3/22/18    Histography: Timeline of History
   Histography is an interactive timeline that spans across 14 billion years of history, from the Big Bang to 2015.
3/23/18    The History of Vaccines
   The History of Vaccines explores the role of immunization in the human experience and examines its continuing contributions to public health.
3/24/18    Earth Wind Map
   An animated map of global wind conditions. Rotate globe with your mouse to see different angles.
3/25/18    Charity Navigator: Your Guide to Intelligent Giving
   Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator, provides free ratings of the Financial Health and Accountability and Transparency of thousands of charities. We are the individual donor's first source for unbiased news and information on philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, wise giving, donating money, charitable donations, and charity ratings.
3/26/18    Get Human
   The fastest way to get customer service by phone, chat, email, or even by having the company call you back. GetHuman has millions of tricks and shortcuts to make sure you get help better and more quickly than ever before. The ultimate customer tool.
3/27/18    FlightAware
   Founded in 2005, FlightAware was the first company to offer free flight tracking services for both private and commercial air traffic and quickly rose to become the most popular flight tracking service. FlightAware currently provides private aviation flight tracking in over 45 countries across North America, Europe, and Oceania, as well as global solutions for aircraft with datalink (satellite/VHF) via every major provider, including ARINC, Garmin, Honeywell GDC, Satcom Direct, SITA, and UVdatalink. FlightAware also continues to lead the industry in free, worldwide airline flight tracking and airport status for air travelers.
3/28/18    AbeBooks
   AbeBooks is your source for Used Books, New Books, Rare Books and Out of print books. Find classic collectibles, rare signed editions, used textbooks, and inexpensive bestsellers from independent booksellers worldwide.
3/29/18    Abbreviations.com
   The Web's largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource.
3/30/18    U.S. Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook Handbook
   The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations - such as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Revised every 2 years, the latest version contains employment projections for the 2010-20 decade.
3/31/18    National Geographic: Maps
   Browse through National Geographic maps online in their print map collection and Atlas Explorer, explore your world with MapMachine, and enjoy map-based editorial features like EarthPulse.


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