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Quartz is a glossy and hard mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form and is present in most rocks, especially in granite and sandstone. Next to feldspar, quartz is the earth’s second most abundant mineral.

Steeplechase is a race for thoroughbred horses that jumps fences, ditches, and many intervening obstacles over a set course. In the UK and Ireland the term used is National Hunt racing.

An artist or script writer that specializes in the Japanese comic form called manga is referred to as a mangaka. One well known mangaka is Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto.

Published in 1982, Beka Lamb was a debut novel of Belizean writer Zee Edgell. It was part of the Heinemann Caribbean Writers Series and had won the Fawcett Society Book Prize in 1983. The novel deals with racial prejudice, social insecurity and the rule of the consecutive church.

This category is for questions about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team.

St. Paul, established in 1839, is the capital of Minnesota. It is the state's second-largest city and ranks number thirteen in the list of largest cities in the United States. Minneapolis-St Paul form Minnesota's Twin Cities.

The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake in Israel that was, according to the New Testament, a place often visited by Jesus Christ. To Israelis it is called Lake Kinneret

Tow trucks, also known as wreckers, are trucks designed for moving other vehicles. They are commonly called to remove a vehicle from an accident scene or when a car has broken down. Tow trucks are also used for other services, such as repossessing vehicles.

<p>Winter is the season that immediately follows Autumn and precedes Spring, characterized by cold temperatures and days of short sunlight.</p>

Philippine fine art has been around since the Spanish colonization. Early paintings, sculptures, and engravings feature religious images and European nobility. Elito V. Circa is a unique Filipino folk artist who uses his own hair for his paintbrushes.

Deltas are a landform that are at mouths of rivers and flow into other bodies of water. They are formed from sediment deposits carried by the river. Due to the combination of land fertility caused by water and silts, civilizations have been built around them.

Affiliate marketing programs are websites which take advantage of affiliate marketing to draw in traffic. Questions about how to sign up with these programs, how to use these programs, and how to build your referral base belong here. Please do NOT post your referral links in questions or answers.

Opel has been building cars since 1899. This German automobile company is the daughter-company of General Motors. The company is known for manufacturing automobiles and re-branding for other car manufacturers.

The National Rifle Association was founded in 1871. They are advocates for the right to bear arms. They also sponsor many firearms safety courses. Although the NRA is considered controversial by some, they are thought of as being a very influential lobby group by many lawmakers and members of Congress.

Europa is a moon of Jupiter. Being slightly smaller then Earth's moon, it is the sixth-largest in the solar system. It has a tenuous atmosphere composed primarily of oxygen.

West Highland White Terriers were first used for fox, badger, and vermin hunting. To distinguish it from the animals that they hunt, they were bred to have a beautiful, white coat. In this category, there are questions relating to this breed’s temperament, characteristics, etc.

Cambridge is on of the United Kingdom's top universities. Questions here include entry requirements, as well as facilities and course options located there.

Three quarters of the earth is covered with water, but you can’t drink it. Turning salt water into fresh water for drinking and for watering crops is vital for the future of the human race. Questions about desalinization (or desalination) are answered here.

Milkshake is a cold beverage made from milk or ice cream. Milkshake is made by blending flavorings and sweeteners, such as syrup and fruit, with the milk or ice cream.

Lake Huron is the second largest of the five great lakes and is bordered by Ontario and Michigan.

The short lived Weimar Republic was established in 1919, as a result of the German Revolution. In 1933, the Weimar Republic was taken over in a seizure of power by the Nazi Party, in what became Hitler's Third Reich.

"Flowers for Algernon" started as a short story by Daniel Keyes, but was later expanded into a novel.

This sub-category covers air travel, car rentals, hotel facilities, tour operators, popular destinations, travel guides, as well as other Dos and Don'ts.

Louis Riel was the leader of the Métis during the Red River Rebellion of 1869-70 and again during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.

The Muppet Show was a television program that originally aired from in September 1976 and featured various puppet characters such as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Beaker and others.

The White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the most numerous species of rhinoceros, found in the grasslands and savannas of southern Sudan and South Africa. This rhinoceros weighs up to 2.3 tonnes, and is recognizable by its distinctive hump on the nape of its neck. Poached for its horns, the White Rhinoceros is endangered and dependent on conversation. Learn more about this species of rhinoceros in this category.

Loggerhead turtles are found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. This endangered species can weigh in anywhere from 300 to 1,000 pounds.

Moldova is a small, land-locked country located in Eastern Europe, with the Ukraine to the north, east and south and Romania to the west.

<a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/patriot-act">The Patriot Act</a> was passed after the <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/4605">September 11 attacks</a>. It loosened the regulations on agencies for purposes of gathering information on individuals. Some sections of the act, such as Sneak and Peek, are quite controversial among many civil rights groups.

Play-Doh is a modeling compound, designed for children. It comes in plastic canisters, and is made in a multitude of colors. Play-Doh was first marketed in 1956.