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Construction on the Erie Canal started in 1817, and it took over 8 years to build. The canal runs through New York for 363 miles.

Research papers in high school, college, and in professional careers require writers to know how to create citations and references. The citations to sources are listed in a particular style (examples: MLA, APA) within an appendix and usually includes many different authors.

In addition to being the largest city in Spain, Madrid is also the capital. Due to its culture, food, architecture, and history, Madrid is a popular tourist destination.

Foreshadowing is a popular literary device in which the author hints at plot points or developments that will occur later in the story.

The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings. It is a member of the violin family. It is a very conman string instrument and used in most orchestras.

Rhyme scheme is a regular unvarying pattern of rhyme consistent in a poem or song. Rhyme schemes are labeled according to their rhyme sounds. This category is about the techniques, usage, and beauty of the rhyme schemes and their different forms, associations and resonances.

Carpeting is traditionally a floor covering. It can be made from many different materials, and it comes in many different styles. Different types of carpet need to be cared for in a variety of ways.

Media player is the term given to any piece of software or hardware which turns stored data (an audio file, a DVD, etc.) into something which can be perceived visually or audibly. Questions about this type of software and how its used belong here.

Kool-Aid is the brand name of a powdered drink mix. Available in sweetened and sugar-free, Kool-Aid comes in a large variety of flavors.

The Lutheran branch of Christianity was named after one of the earliest Protestants, Martin Luther. His thesis, which asked questions about the beliefs of the Catholic church, was nailed to the cathedral door. Some Lutherans believe 'The Book of Concord,' published in 1580, contains authoritative explanations of Scripture.

Snoop Dogg is a popular American rap artist whose 1993 debut album "Doggystyle" included hits such as "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice." He later expanded his career into TV and movies.

Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada's easternmost province. It is comprised of an island part, Newfoundland, as well as Labrador, on the mainland. Its capital city is St. John's.

Zoo Tycoon is a video game for a Nintendo DS or computer that lets you manage your own zoo, hire staff and create animal exhibits.

Chase Bank was founded in 1799 as the Bank of Manhattan Company.

Diwali (also: Depawali, Dipavali, Dewali, Divali, Dipotsavi, Dipapratipad) marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year according to the Lunar Calendar. It literally translated means 'Row of Lights' (from Sanskrit: dipa = lamp / awali = row, line). It celebrates the victory of Goodness over Evil and Light over Darkness - it ushers in the new year. Especially for this event people are cleaning their houses and wear new clothes. Diwali is a 5 day festival as Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Badi (Main) Diwali, Padwa and Bhaiduj. There are many different names for the days of Diwali in different regions of India (South & North India, East & West India) and in the different languages spoken in that regions (i.e. Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali). During Deepavali people pray to Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, light, prosperity and wisdom, but also to Ganesha, the 'Remover of Obstacles' and the 'Lord of Beginnings'.

Anti-Semitism is prejudice towards, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews as a national, ethnic, religious or racial group. The term was coined in Germany in 1860 as a scientific-sounding term for Judenhass ("Jew-hatred") and does not refer to Non-Jewish Semites. Anti-Semitism takes many forms, ranging from hateful words uttered to individual Jews to organized violent attacks by mobs, state police, or even military attacks on entire Jewish communities.

This category is for questions and answers about the Miami Dolphins football team. Established in 1966, the Dolphins are based in Miami, Florida.

According to the American National Standards Institute, four-wheelers, or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), are vehicles that travel on low pressure tires, with handlebars for steering control and seats straddled by operators.

A brownie a baked square, bar or cookie. They are a cross between a cake and a cookie and may include a variety of ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips, marzipan and so on. They are often eaten with milk, tea or coffee. They first came into existence in the United States towards the end of the 19th century. However they did not become globally popular until they were imported to Canada in the 20th century.

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a particularly useful scan for neurology, cardiology and oncology patients. Questions on how they work, their development and uses can go in this category.

An orange is a round juicy citrus fruit. There are a few varieties and have a tough bright orange rind. Oranges are delicious fruits, eaten alone, used in cooking, or juiced for beverages.

The Summer Olympic Games are a multi-sport competition organized by the International Olympic Committee. Occurring every four years, the first Summer Olympic Games was introduced in 1896 and the first city to host the event was Athens, Greece.

Embryology is a branch of biology. It involves the study of the embryo from conception until the point at which the zygote becomes a fetus.

After the US was bombed at Pearl Harbor, Japanese internment camps (also called War Relocation Camps by the US government) were set up in parts of Canada and the US. Thousands of Japanese Americans and Japanese Canadians were relocated to these internment camps, which were disbanded in 1945.

Cherries are a pitted fruit that grows in trees. They come in sweet and sour varieties. Cherries have a wide range of red coloration.

Questions about America's first female superstar and her life. Annie Oakley was an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter who was reputedly able to 5 to 6 holes in a playing card before it dropped to the ground.

Slipknot is a heavy metal band, consisting of nine members. The band's trademark is that each band member wears a unique mask during their concerts.

Orange juice is made of freshly squeezed oranges. It is known for its health benefits, and is a popular breakfast beverage.

The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and watercraft are believed to have mysteriously disappeared. It is also referred to as the “Devil’s Triangle.”

The Iditarod is an annual sled dog team race across Alaska. It is the most famous of all sled dog races.