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This category covers questions about the Virgin Islands of the United States, a group of islands in the Caribbean that are United States territories. The Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas. Originally a Danish colony, the United States acquired the Danish part of the Virgin Islands from Denmark on March 31, 1917.

Music collecting is a hobby involving the collection of albums and music of different musical genres and artists. Those who practice this as a hobby usually collect the original eight-tracks, vinyl records, tapes, and compact discs.

Euthanasia involves deliberately ending the life of an individual suffering from a terminal illness or an incurable condition painlessly by lethal injection or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. Active euthanasia is illegal in most jurisdictions, while passive euthanasia, or the withholding of some life support systems, has legal standing in some jurisdictions. Questions about voluntary or involuntary euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the "right to die" are asked and answered here.

Pelicans are large seabirds with distinctive pouched bills. They date back to prehistoric times, up to 30 million years ago.

Korea has a recorded of around 5000 years and has been a significant entity throughout the history of East Asia. The history of Korea constitutes the period of time ranging from its Prehistory to its present state. Questions in this category relate to specific events and time periods in Korea's history, cultural inquiries, politics, etc.

The Arctic Ocean is located in the Northern Hemisphere. Ask questions about this icy polar ocean here.

Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan spiritual adviser and one of the central figures in the Antinomian Controversy. Her belief that grace was allotted to all that accepted Jesus as their savior was in conflict with the prevailing Puritan theology, and caused a schism in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Eventually, she and her supporters were banished from the colony and excommunicated from the church.

Decorating a Christmas tree is a traditional Christmas activity. After the lights are on and the ornaments are hung, the gifts are placed underneath. Trees can be real or artificial, and are decorated in a variety of fashions. They can also be quite a challenge to keep upright if you have toddlers or cats.

"The Matrix is a science-fiction movie that was written in 1999 by Larry and Andy Wachowski, better known as the 'Wachowski Brothers'. The movie depicts a futuristic world where the reality that most humans perceive is actually a cyberspace-simulation. The Matrix trilogy of movies took the world by storm and became one of the top selling movies of all time."

The importance of literature to society is marked in one way by the number of awards that are given out. Some of the most famous American prizes include the Pulitzer, the Caldecott, the Newbery and American Book Award. Almost every country in the world promotes their history, culture and merits through prizes for their authors.

When natural labor does not occur on time, doctors can speed up the process by inducing labor with medication. Ask questions here about the methods and techniques of inducing labor.

It might be considered primitive in today's high-tech world, but there's no heat as cozy as that of a wood-burning stove. Questions about the differences in the various types of wood you can burn, hardwoods vs. softwoods, safety precautions when using your stove, cooking in - or on - the stove, and more.

The study of the motion of fluids (liquids and gases) and the forces causing this motion, Fluid Dynamics has several subdisciplines, including hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. To ask and answer questions about Fluid dynamics and its subdisciplines, come on in to the Fluid Dynamics category.

Marshmallows are confections made from the Althaea Officinalis, the marsh mallow plant. This soft sugar candy is whipped to a spongey consistency and molded into flat-sided balls or other various shapes. They are also made into marshmallow creme. Marshmallows are enjoyed eaten alone, roasted, and are used in many dessert recipes.

Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, and saunas use a combination of heat and moisture for relaxation and hydrotherapy. Hot tubs, sometimes known by the trade name Jacuzzis, are a type of small pool or large bathtub heated to high temperatures, often containing massaging jets. Saunas are small rooms with varying degrees of moisture, kept at high temperatures, designed to induce perspiration.

The Minnesota Vikings are a professional football team based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings compete in the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League.

Created by Hart Hanson, Bones is an American comedy-drama TV series premiered on the Fox Network. Based on the life of the author and Kathy Reichs, the series uses forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology to solve FBI cases.

The Battle of Britain was a World War 2 air campaign conducted by Germany against Britain in the summer of 1940. The objective was to gain air superiority over Britain in preparation for a possible invasion by sea.

Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American socialite, heiress, media personality, model, singer, author, fashion designer and actress. She is most notably for her role in the horror film House of Wax in 2005.

Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University is a research university established in 1746. It provides graduate and undergraduate instruction in natural sciences, social sciences, engineering and humanities. It has the fourth biggest endowment in the US at US$14.4 billion.

The Nova was a compact car manufactured in five generations by General Motors. The first four generations were equipped with front-engine, rear-wheel drive (FR) layout, while the last one was available in a front-engine, front-wheel drive (FF) layout.

Business Hours are a store or company's hours of operation. Use this category to find out holiday hours or weather closings.

Activision and Treyarch's addition to the first Call of Duty: Black Ops is now out, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. It is a first person shooter game that takes place in the future that has a Zombies mode, Multiplayer mode, and campaign mode.

A group of young families in 1928 formed the Future Farmers of America (FFA), whose name was changed in 1988 to The National FFA Organization. The families wanted to educate future generations about the science, business, and art of feeding the ever-growing population within the USA through biology, chemistry, veterinary science, engineering, and entrepreneurial efforts. This National organization has state and local chapters. The organization's motto is: ""Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve."" The National FFA Organization offers a variety of activities, programs, learning experiences, guidance and leadership etc. in all 50 States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Eagle Talon was one of the three model variants of a sports coupe that was manufactured and sold by Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors in a joint venture known as Diamond-Star Motors (DSM). It was manufactured between 1989 and 1999.

E. coli is and abbreviation for Escherichia coli. It is a drink and food borne pathogen that causes severe cramps and is the leading cause of bloody diarrhea, strains, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments may be asked and answered here.

Like plums, apples, and cherries, pears are a member of the rose family. They are a tree grown fruit, usually from cooler climates.

The Nez Perce people live primarily in Idaho, and have a population of about 3,500. They were a horse people, and led a successful breeding program. The program did so well, that it became financed by the US government. They are also known as successful fishermen, and this has been historically their main food source.

Questions about Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States.

Kenny Chesney is an American country music artist who, among other things, has produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.