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Located in East Lansing, Michigan, Michigan State University is the oldest of land-grant colleges and served as the model for the Morrill Land grant Act. Today it serves over 46,000 students and has programs in 20 countries.

Biometrics are forms of identification which rely on the physical characteristics of a person to prove who they are. Thumbprint scanners, retinal scanners, and voiceprint recognizers are all computerized forms of biometric authentication. Questions about these devices and other biometric techniques belong here.

Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants with a deep cavity that resembles a drinking pitcher. The cavity contains liquid that insects and small animals fall into, and are then digested.

Solomon Islands is located in Oceania and comprises approximately 1,000 islands. It has an estimated population of 523,000 as of 2009 and a total land area of 10,965 sq mi.

KitKat (or Kit Kat) is a chocolate bar that was originally created by confectionery company Rowntree, and now is produced by Nestlé worldwide, and the Hershey Company in the United States. The chocolate bar is identified by four wafers covered in chocolate connected together.

A neutron star is the remains of a massive star that exploded. It is one of the densest objects known in the universe.

The Bronco II XL is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by the US-based automaker Ford Motor Company. This vehicle is smaller the Ford Bronco and features an optional four-wheel drive (4WD).

Himachal Pradesh is a mountainous state in Northern India covering 21,495 sq mi. It was ranked as the second-least corrupt Indian state by a 2005 Transparency International survey. The state's economy mainly depends on tourism, agriculture and hydroelectric power.

Guild Wars is an MMO and franchise created by ArenaNet, originally in April 2005. It is set in a fictional world called Tyria, and is a mostly Player vs. Player game.

Category 4 Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin, Australia over the Christmas holiday in 1974. The storm killed 71 people, and caused $837 million in damages.

Lifeguards can often be found on beaches or swimming pools. They are expected to keep a vigilant watch over the water to make sure no one is in an unsafe position. They save people from drowning, and can work as basic first responders administrating CPR or mouth to mouth.

The end result of a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy and her body naturally transferring the alcohol to the fetus causing complications is referred to as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Also called Turkmenia, Turkmenistan is a Turkic state in Central Asia with an area of 188,456 sq mi, making it the world’s 52nd biggest country. It has the fourth biggest reserves of natural gas resources in the world.

Pickling is a method of food preservation. The foods are soaked in vinegar, salts, and other seasonings. It changes the texture and flavor of the food. Pickled foods can be stored in the refrigerator for a number of weeks, or canned for even longer life.

Dizzywood is a virtual world online game developed and designed by Rocket Paper Scissors, LLC for children aged 8 to 12 years old. The game is an adventure, visual chat and a social quest game promoting collaborative teamwork play.

Lamb and mutton is the meat from a sheep. It can be prepared in many ways, and is common in Mediterranean foods.

Euphemisms are general words or expressions that are used in place of a word or phrase that could be offensive, suggestive, explicit, or unpleasant. Many euphemisms are used in place of profanity or vulgarity.

M & M's are colorful round candies with a variety of fillings inside a shell designed to keep the candy from melting. They were inspired as a way for soldiers to carry chocolate without having it melt.

Metro Station is an American pop band best known for their Billboard Top 10 hit single "Shake it".

Menstrual pain or dysmonerrhea refers to the discomfort in a woman’s lower abdomen that occurs when her menstrual period starts and may persist for two to three days. It is usually caused by endocrine imbalances.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He was the Architect of modern India. He created institutions like Planning Commission, National Science Laboratories and laid foundation for developing public sector and encouraged private sector also. He was prolific writer in English and wrote number of books like ‘The Discovery of India’, ‘Glimpses of World History’, his autobiography, ‘Towards Freedom' (1936) etc. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1955. Nehru loved children and they call him affectionately as Chacha Nehru. His birthday 14th November is observed as Children's Day. Nehru passed away in 1964.

Kale is a type of loose leafed cabbage. It grows in both green and purple varieties. Although kale is used in many parts of the world as a food, it is often used in edible landscaping due to the purple, pink, and white rosettes that grow in the center of the leaves.

Also known as “The Godfather of Soul”, James Joseph Brown (1933-2006) was an American songwriter and singer, who started his singing career in gospel groups. He was famous for his feverish dancing and vocals.

The T-Mobile myTouch is a smart phone designed by HTC that uses Google's Android operating system. Ask your questions about features, prices and troubleshooting the myTouch here.

BMW 6 Series refers to two generations of BMW automobile, the E23 BMW 7 Series sedan and the E60 5 Series sedan. The original 6 Series was the successor of BMW’s E8 coupés with an all-new 6-Series (E63) introduced in 2003.

Ecotourism is the responsible travel to an area of natural or ecological interest, usually unspoiled by humans. Ecotourism actively helps to conserve the environment, profits from ecotourists are used towards the conservation efforts of the location.

Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam, eschewing the dogmatic approaches of traditional Sunni, Shiite, and Ibadi Jurisprudence for a love-based relationship with God and meditations on that connection. Most Sufi Elders lived in poverty and closely with the people, leading to many of them being called "saints" by the communities in which they lived. The most famous Sufis are the Mevlevi Order (commonly known as the Whirling Dervishes of Anatolia).

Based in Tottenham, North London, the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club are football club playing in the Premier League. They were the first British club to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963.

Actress, comedian, producer, screenwriter, director, author, activist, political lobbyist, and singer-songwriter. Born "Francine Joy Drescher" on September 30, 1957 in Flushing, Queens, New York, USA. She is probably best known for her lead role as Fran Fine in the 1993 television series, The Nanny.

The Last Leaf is a short story by O Henry, about a dying woman and her friends. In this category, you can find out all about this story, from the characters and setting to the mood and theme.