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A science fiction/fantasy series, The Books of Ember are written by Jeanne DuPrau. They target a young adult audience. The first book, The City of Ember, was published in 2003.

In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and artisan who created the labyrinth on Crete to house the Minotaur. He is more well-known as the father of Icarus. Daedalus made him wax wings and instructed Icarus not to fly too close to the sun.

The Megane Scenic is a rebadged export variant of the Scenic, a compact minivan manufactured by Renault since 1996. The vehicle is available in front-engine, front-wheel drive layout, and in five-door MPV body style.

Played on a felt-covered paper, this cue sport is played using a cue stick, a white cue ball, 15 red balls, and six balls of various colors: yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black.

Georgia is a Eurasian country bounded by the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north, Turkey to the southwest, Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. It has an area of 26,911 sq mi.

Also called the City of Lakes, Udaipur is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan covering 14 sq mi. It was hailed by Travel + Leisure as the Best City of the World in 2009.

Sandra Bullock is an American actress who has starred in many films. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Leigh Anne Touhy in the 2009 film "The Blind Side."

Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, ecologist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He co-developed the aqua-lung, and pioneered marine conservation.

Krishna is an important figure in the Hindu faith. He is said to have written the Bhagavad Gita, which is a Hindu religious text. Questions about Krishna can be directed here.

Kandinsky, born in Russia, settled in Munich to become an artist. There he became the center of the expressionist group "Blauer Reiter." He was probably the first to make abstract paintings. Ask us about his life and work here.

Turmeric is best known as one of the ingredients in the makeup of curry, but serves many other purposes in flavoring foods worldwide. It is also known as the property that gives ballpark mustard its bright yellow color.

Jack the Ripper was the nickname for a serial killer that stalked the general area in and around Whitechapel in London, England during 1888. Nothing is known for sure regarding the identity of this killer or the exact number of victims.

An MP4 player is a portable device that plays digital audio file and video in the MPEG-4 format. The device may also serve as a handheld electronic photo album for images in JPEG and GIF format.

The Lakota people mainly live in North and South Dakota. Many historical figures came from the Lakota, including Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Red Cloud.

Girls Aloud is a British pop group from England made popular from a 2002 reality series, Popstars The Rivals. All questions pertaining to the members, tours and history can be found here.

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and home to 1.8 million people who speak French and Dutch. Brussels is home to the headquarters of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

The Cabriolet is a rebadged variant of Golf Mk1, a compact family vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen. It is available as a two-door convertible, a three-door hatchback, a five-door hatchback or as a two-door pickup truck.

Opal is a non-crystalline solid which is not really a mineral but is actually a mineraloid. It is often used as an accessory for jewelry because of its translucent characteristics. About 97% of the world’s opals are produced in Australia.

Translating words from Greek to English requires the use of a Greek-English dictionary or a web-based translator. Consulting a person fluent with the language will greatly help in learning the correct pronunciation of words.

Reincarnation is the belief that a soul will keep being reborn into new bodies. Depending on the belief, the soul can come back as a plant, animal, or another person. Beliefs on reincarnation are different all over the world. Some religions or cultures do not believe in reincarnation at all, but for others it is a very strong part of their society.

English to Finnish refers to the process of translating words from English to Finnish. A person wanting to learn the Finnish language may use the “Finnish-English Dictionary (Hippocrene Concise)” by Aino Wuolle.

The largest living species of shark, these gentle giants feed on plankton and can be found all over the world.

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover sport utility vehicle built in 2001. The car is built on the Mitsubishi Lancer platform, though its engine is based on the Mitsubishi Galant.

Nathan Karl Kress (born November 18, 1992) is an American film and television teen actor. Acting since he was three years old, he is best known for his role as Freddie Benson on the Nickelodeon television series, iCarly.

Shugo Chara! which is also known under the name of "My Guardian Characters" is an anime and manga written by Peach-Pit. The story centers around Amu Hinamori and her three guardians: Ren, Miki and Stu.

The Nissan Stanza was launched by Nissan in 1973, and was then separated into twin models – the A10 Nissan Auster and Nissan Violet – in 1977. All the three cars were manufactured in Hiratsuka and Oppama in Japan.

The Blind Side, based on a true story, is a movie about the life of Baltimore Ravens' left tackle Michael Oher while he was enrolled at a Christian school in Memphis, Tennessee. It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, and Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy.

Kingfishers are a brightly colored bird characterized by a long, pointed bill and large heads and found mostly in Australia and Asia.

Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. is an American astronaut who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11. He was the second person to set foot on the Moon, following mission commander Neil Armstrong.

Dog collars and leashes are essential tools in the safety and training of dogs. They can be selected for fashion or function. If it is a pet poodle, a bomb sniffing German shepherd, or a golden retriever assisting the disabled, leashes and collars will be a common theme.