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Hip-Hop began in the 1970s in New York City, taking elements of funk, jazz, blues, gospel, and rock and blending them into something new. Rap can be traced back to African roots many centuries before Hip-Hop existed. Questions on Hip-Hop and Rap music, groups, artists and history can be asked and answered here.

Skin is the largest organ in the human body. Water is essential to initially wash away the dirt from it. Exfoliating and scrubbing are optional; while applying of moisturizers is required to ensure that the skin is protected.

Spain is a developed country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is Western Europe’s second biggest country by area with 504,030 sq km. Its topography, history and rich cultural heritage attract tourists from all over the world.

Pollution is the process of giving out contaminants such as smoke and carbon dioxide, and too much of a certain product such as light, heat and sound that both cause harm to the environment.

Atmospheric science is the study of the atmosphere, its processes, and the interaction of the atmosphere with other systems, including the effects other systems have on the atmosphere and visa versa. Fields in Atmospheric Sciences include Meteorology, Climatology, and Aeronomy. Ask and answer questions about Atmospheric Sciences in this category.

An election is a modern democratic decision-making process in which people choose an individual to hold public office. Elections are also used in different private and business organizations, voluntary associations and corporations.

Jesus Christ is the foundation on which the Christian faith is built. Ask and answer questions about His life, death, resurrection, and more here.

Since their invention, airplanes have transformed world travel and military warfare. Ask questions here about the history and technology of airplanes.

Questions about different types of maps and the technique of creating maps

Electronic mail (email) and instant messengers (IM) are two of the most widely used forms of electronic communication. Questions about these methods and how they work belong here.

Mechanical Engineering is a branch of engineering that encompasses the generation and application of heat and mechanical power and the design, production, and use of machines and tools. Mechanical engineering involves application of the principles of dynamics, control, thermodynamics and heat transfer, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, materials science, electronics, and mathematics.

English to Japanese refers to the process of translating words from English to Japanese. A person wanting to learn the Japanese language can use “Kodansha’s Furigana English-Japanese Dictionary” or the “Random House Japanese-English English-Japanese Dictionary.”

Printed media are usually in the form of either a newspaper or a magazine. Newspapers are printed on inexpensive paper, and contain news and advertising. Magazines, on the other hand, are generally printed on glossy paper.

Ask questions here about the history of the sport of soccer, including questions about records, players and teams.

Cyclone is the generic term for a low-pressure system with surface winds spinning in a circular motion. The six main types of cyclones are polar cyclones, polar lows, extratropical cyclones, subtropical cyclones, tropical cyclones, and mesocyclones. When the winds reach speeds of 74 miles per hour, a tropical cyclone might be called a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region where it formed.

The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.

Titanic was the biggest passenger liner when she set off for her maiden voyage on April 10, 1912. After four days, she hit an iceberg and sank in the Atlantic Ocean resulting in the death of 1,517 people.

This category covers questions about the People's Republic of China (not to be confused with the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan), though it is usually simplified as China. An ancient civilization, Chinese history extends hundreds of thousands of years. The most spoken language in China is Mandarin, followed by Cantonese and English. The capital of China is Beijing.

Ancient Rome was a civilization that started as a small community in the Italian Peninsula around 10th century BC. Located in the city of Rome, it became one of the largest and most powerful empires of the ancient world.

A fuel pump is a device used to pump fuel to the engine, and it delivers unused fuel back to the gas tank. An essential component of an internal combustion-engine device, the pump varies from mechanical, electric, to turbopumps.

A region characterized by warm climates, lush plant life, and consistent rainfall with no dry season

A society is a group of people who interact with each other via a shared role or network. It may also refer to a social group that shares the same geographical location and is part of the same culture.

The Internet is home to billions of websites. Ask questions about specific sites here. Reminder: When posting answers, URLs should be included as "Related Links" and not inserted into the body of the answer.

North America is the third largest continent by area. It is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean to the east, by the North Pacific Ocean to the west and by the Arctic Ocean to the north.

Industries refer to the production of economic goods – materials or services – in an economy. Industries are divided into four sectors: primary (such as farming), secondary (manufacturing), tertiary (medicine) and quaternary (computer programming). Many countries depend on several industries. A profession is a type of career that requires specialized knowledge and often intensive academic preparation. Selecting a profession can be challenging, so learning all you can about professions that interest you is extremely helpful. That is what this category is all about, so ask and answer questions about professions here.

Pakistan is an Islamic country in South Asia consisting of four federal territories and four provinces. With an estimated population of 170.6 million as of 2011, Pakistan is the second biggest Islamic population in the world.

“Naruto” is a Japanese manga series written by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Uzumaki Naruto, a young ninja who searches for recognition and seeks to become a Hokage, the strongest ninja of all.

The overthrow of the French Aristocracy that changed the government of France. The first rumblings began in 1740 and was fueled by the success of the American Revolution. It finally ended with the establishment of the French Constitution in December of 1799.

Whether you prefer the talking heads of CNN and the BBC or your local news channel, news television can keep you informed and on top of current events. Ask questions about your favorite news programs here.

Questions and information about the structure and history of legislative systems and ruling empires of countries other than the United States