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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

MAY 2008


Previous Archives

DATESITE OF THE DAY
5/1/08   Earth Calendar
   Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays and celebrations around the world in which you can search by date, country, religion, holiday or even lunar phase.
5/2/08   Online Conversion
   Convert just about anything to anything else. Over 5,000 units, and 50,000 conversions.
5/3/08   The List Universe
   Welcome to the List Universe, the greatest resource online for top 10 lists and more. To view a complete list of all articles, use the navigation tabs at the top of each page.
5/4/08   OneLook Reverse Dictionary
   OneLook's reverse dictionary lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Your description can be a few words, a sentence, a question, or even just a single word. Just type it into the box above and hit the 'Find words' button.
5/5/08   Roget's Thesaurus
   Online version of Roget's Thesaurus. Find synonyms, antonyms, related words, and one-word definitions of English words and phrases.
5/6/08   Map and Driving Directions
   This site provides maps and driving directions for the USA, Canada, and Europe.
5/7/08   Down-to-Earth Astronomy
   A descriptive directory of public outreach activities at the Space Telescope Science Institute. Features links to Hubble pictures, news, discoveries and much more.
5/8/08   Plant Information Online
   Plant Information Online is a product of the research effort of staff of the University of Minnesota Libraries. This site offers a collection of databases of interest to plant and gardening enthusiasts and students, as well as professional botanists, horticulturists, and researchers.
5/9/08   Visual Dictionary
   From the image to the word and its definition, the Visual Dictionary Online is an all-in-one reference. Search the themes to quickly locate words, or find the meaning of a word by viewing the image it represents. What's more, the Visual Dictionary Online helps you learn English in a visual and accessible way. The Visual Dictionary Online is ideal for teachers, parents, translators and students of all skill levels.
5/10/08   U.S. Naval Observatory: Time Service Department
   This is a World Wide Web site for official information about the U.S. Naval Observatory. These World Wide Web pages are provided as a public service by the U.S. Naval Observatory. The purpose is to provide information and news about the U.S. Naval Observatory to the general public.
5/11/08   Guinness World Records
   Home page for the Guinness World Records with many interactive features available. Free sign-up required for some features.
5/12/08   Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42 Cents on May 12
   The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12. Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see available chart). The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
5/13/08   The Human Heart
   An online exploration from The Franklin Institute. Explore the heart. Discover the complexities of its development and structure. Follow the blood through the blood vessels. Wander through the weblike body systems. Learn how to have a healthy heart and how to monitor your heart's health. Look back at the history of heart science.
5/14/08   The Online Books Page
   Listing over 25,000 free books on the Web. The Online Books Page is a website that facilitates access to books that are freely readable over the Internet. It also aims to encourage the development of such online books, for the benefit and edification of all.
5/15/08   SharpBrains
   Our mission is to provide individuals, companies and institutions with the best science-based information and guidance for Brain Health and Fitness.


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