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Sirens are from Greek mythology and are said to be seductive bird-women, but sometimes they are portrayed as women who live near water and sing to lure men to them, before drowning them.

Ciara is an American R&B, Pop, Hip-hop, and dance recording artist. Her debut single Goodies became number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 2004.

With its streamlined build and long limbs, it's no wonder Geyhounds are bred for swiftness. This breed is commonly used in racing and lure coursing. This category has questions relating to this breed's appearance, temperament, average height and weight, etc.

The Lexus SC series is a family of personal luxury cars manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation between 1991 and 2010. The series features a rear-wheel drive design, front engine, and four-passenger seats.

Carnivorous plants are plants that have adapted to life in nutrient poor soil by deriving their nutrients from consuming insects, arthropods and such while still deriving their energy from photosynthesis like normal plants. Parasitic plants depends on other plants for sustenance. All questions about carnivorous and parasitic plants can be directed here.

The Yalta Conference was held in 1945. It involved the leaders of the Allied Powers, and its purpose was post World War 2 reorganization of Europe. Some believe that the Yalta Conference set the stage for the Cold War that followed.

The dugong is a large fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammal belonging to the order Sirenia. Having similar features to a manatee, it is easily distinguished by it's fluked tail. This category explores the distribution, habitats, feeding habits, reproduction and parental care of these unique marine mammal; plus much more.

Stan Lee, a comic icon, is the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. As a writer, editor, and publisher, some of his most notable co-creations include Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, Daredevil, and the Avengers.

Nicholas Sparks is a bestselling American novelist best known for his romantic novels such as The Notebook, which later became a hit movie.

A vast country full of color and wonder, India is a beautiful to visit. Ask questions here about popular tourist spots in this Asian hot spot.

Developed by Apple Inc., Safari is a graphical web browser integrated in the Mac OS X operating system. It offers several features including private browsing, tabbed browsing, and support for HTML5, CSS animation, and CSS 3 web fonts.

Franz Schubert was a prolific and influential composer in the early 19th century. Even though his voluminous catalog of compositions were largely ignored during his own lifetime, they are now regarded as essential and defining pieces of music from the Romantic era. Please post any questions concerning Schubert's life and influence here.

Dilation and Curettage, also know as a D and C or uterine scraping, is a procedure to scrape and collect tissue from inside the uterus.

The Czech Republic's capital and the 5th most popular city in the world touristwise

The Dodge Power Wagon was a four-wheel drive pickup truck manufactured between 1945 and 1980, with framework based on an Army truck. The Dodge Power Wagon served as a model for four-wheel drive pickup trucks used today.

The Plymouth Sundance was a compact front-wheel drive vehicle manufactured by Chrysler Corporation from 1987 to 1994. The car was designed to rival upmarket compacts such as Ford Escort, Honda Civic, and Geo Prizm.

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) is a postgraduate research degree lesser than the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) but greater than a Masters degree. It is generally considered as a senior or second Masters degree. It can also serve as a provisional enrollment for the Ph.D.

Cotton candy is made from flavored sugars that have been heated and spun. The result is a light and fluffy floss that melts on contact with the moisture in your mouth.

Well water comes from underground aquifers. The aquifer is drilled into, and pumps or buckets are used to retrieve the water. In village type settings, the well is often manual and shared with the community. In rural areas, usually only a single household has access to an electric well. Since it is groundwater in the aquifers, there are sometimes issues with hard water, pollution, and drought.

The first American breed of horse named after their excellence in quarter mile or less races. They are now commonly used in ranching for their agility giving them the ability to 'turn on a quarter' when herding cattle. Quarter horses are known for their short and small head as well as their strong, well-muscled hindquarters. They are usually 14 to 16 hands tall. (1 hand is equal to 4 inches.)

Often referred to as the Heart of India, Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India whose capital is Bhopal. Its tourist capital is Gwalior, while the biggest city is Indore. The state has an area of 119,017 sq mi.

Everybody Hates Chris was a comedy show based on the childhood of comedian Chris Rock. The four season show was canceled by the CW network in 2009.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday in the United States celebrating the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader. MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January. Post offices and public schools close for the holiday, as do many businesses and banks.

Mountain biking is riding heavy duty bicycles off-road in very rough terrain. All questions concerning competition, bicycle brands and equipment can be found here.

This category covers question about the Gran Turismo (often abbreviated as "GT") gaming title, a critically acclaimed simulation-racing series produced for the Sony Corporation. Gran Turismo was first released on December 23, 1997 and its popularity grew. Gran Turismo is now in its sixth series, releasing Gran Turismo 6 on December 6, 2013.

In 1913, Igor Stravinsky's debut of "The Rite of Spring" provoked a riot in Paris and succeeded in changing classical music forever. His unique rhythmic structures and tonalities were revolutionary and he is now considered to be one of the greatest composers in history. Questions concerning Stravinsky, such as his theories, musical works, and his initial, dichotomous reception, should be posted here.

Yawning is a the act of taking a deep involuntary breath. There are several theories about why people yawn, but no one knows the exact cause.

Police dogs are specially trained to assist an officer in their job. Some of a K-9's specialties could include detecting arson, finding cadavers, detecting explosives, searching out fugitives, or locating drugs.

The Peace Corps is a volunteer program ran by the United States Government. The program was established by Executive Order 10924, which was signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961. Participants in the Peace Corps program, after three months of training, work abroad for a 24-month period at schools, non-profit organizations, and other places.

John Goodman is an American actor. Although John Goodman had played in other parts, he became a household name while playing the part of Dan in the show Rosanne. Since leaving the show, his career has flourished with parts in many television shows and movies. He also lends his distinctive voice to animated films, such as Monsters Inc.