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While an education is known to be "invaluable," a college degree can carry a hefty price tag. Ask questions here about tuition and fees for colleges and universities, both public and private.

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Pool heating provides more enjoyment and comfort to swimmers. But since pool heating can add up to high heating bills and consumes a lot of energy, pool owners should use energy-saving pool heating systems such as solar pool heaters.

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The Territory of American Samoa, the southernmost U.S. territory, is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean comprised of Tutuila, Aunu'u, Ta'u, Olosega, Ofu, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island. The capital is Pago Pago.

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Vienna is the largest city in Austria. It has ancient roots, and once served as Imperial seat of the Holy Roman Empire. In modern times, it is home to the United Nations headquarters for Germany.

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The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university on the Westside of Los Angeles, California, United States. UCLA is the second oldest in the University of California system.

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Republic of Slovenia is a central European country that borders Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria.

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The VW GTI belongs to the Volkswagen’s Golf product line. Available in 2- and 4-door models, the 2011 VW GTI features angular headlights and chrome exhaust pipes. This vehicle promises fuel economy and powerful performance.

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Includes questions related to the comprehension, usage and identification of honorary titles; expressions of respect.

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Yachts are light, fast sailing watercrafts made from wood, ferrocement, carbon fiber, aluminum and fiberglass. They usually range from 27 ft to 100 ft and are commonly used for leisure cruising.

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Humans have been preserving food for thousands of years, even before the advent of the modern refrigerator. Some methods include: drying, freezing, pasteurizing, canning and pickling among many others. Ask questions about food preservation here.

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After being kidnapped and sold into slavery, Squanto returned to the New World. He helped the Pilgrims survive through their first winter after landing, and was integral to relations between the Pilgrims and Wampanoags.

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Esperanza Rising is a middle grade novel written in 2000 by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

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The Stamp Act was passed by British Parliament to be imposed on the American colonies. The act was ill received, and was a major event leading into the Revolutionary War.

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From building and repairing airplanes and helicopters to flying them, there are many career paths in the world of aviation. Fly on in to our Aviation Careers category and see what you might find!

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Red Bull, an energy drink sold by Red Bull GmbH in Austria (with location also originating in Thailand), is one of the most popular energy drinks in North America and was inspired by a tonic drink from Thailand called Krating Daeng. Questions about this energy drink can be asked and answered here.

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'God of War' is a series of video games for the Sony Playstation consoles. It is an action adventure game based on Greek Mythology and revolves around a Spartan warrior named Kratos.

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The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is one of the Big Three television networks in the U.S. NBC was formed in 1926 by the Radio Corporation of America, and is the oldest major broadcast network in the United States.

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Rhinoplasty, also known as nose job, is a popular surgical procedure performed to reshape the nose. Although it is commonly sought for cosmetic reasons, the procedure also helps reconstruct structural defects that cause breathing problems.

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Ptolemy was an Egyptian mathematician and scientist. He lived from 90 to 168 AD.

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John Travolta is mostly known for being the star in Saturday Night Fever and in Grease. He was Hollywood's biggest star in the 1970's.

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Wells Fargo is a multinational financial services company who has operations all over the world. Wells Fargo is the twenty fourth largest company in the United States. The company was founded on March 18, 1852 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Easter Island is a Polynesian Island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the majority of the the island is covered by a national park. Easter Island is well known for its stonework, including carvings, homes, and moai (the large carved heads found around the island).

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Landslides are a geological event where large portions of ground break loose and slide down a slope. they can cause large amounts of damage, and are generally quite dangerous.

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American Express, or AmEx, is a credit card company. They were founded in New York in 1850.

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Pay rates and benefits given to US military personnel vary in terms of their ranks, duty assignments, and time of service. Some major components that military members receive are Base Pay and Basic Allowance for Housing.

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The championship series of the National Basketball Association which concludes the postseason each June.

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This category covers the life and work of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, commonly called Raphael (1483-1520). He worked first in Florence, then in Rome, where he painted the famous murals in the Raffaello Sanzio da Urbinoatican (the Stanze). He is one of the three most famous painters in the Italian High Renaissance.

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Pretzels are a type of baked bread. Available in various shapes and sizes, they are usually eaten with salt as the most common seasoning.

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This category is for the craft of beadwork. Discussions of various materials, techniques, patterns, and history are found in this section. Our editors have found some excellent links for the crafter who needs specific answers to various problems concerning the craft and art of beading.

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The Tulip is a perennial plant of the genus Tulipa characteristic of a bulbous shape and vibrant coloration.

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