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A telescope is a device used to form images of distant objects. There are two kinds: an optical telescope uses lenses and is known as a refracting telescope or a refractor, and a reflecting telescope, which uses a mirror and is known as a reflecting telescope or a reflector. The earliest telescope was a refractor built by the Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lippershey. This category is for questions related to telescopes, including using them to view distant planets and objects in space.

The “New York Times” crossword puzzle is a game created by different freelance constructors and edited by Will Shortz. The daily crossword puzzle measures 15x15 squares, while the Sunday crossword measures 21x21 squares or 23x23 squares.

FX currency markets where international currencies are traded through the use of swaps, futures, spots, options and forward transactions

This is a category for questions about the mobile phone company, Nokia. Nokia is the world's leading mobile phone supplier. The company is also a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks.

The Sims is a series of life simulation video games. The Sims were developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The first version was released in 2000. The player walks their Sim through different stages of life. They go to school, get married, have children, go to parties, pay bills, and many other things. While doing this, the player must make sure that each Sim has their needs and aspirations fulfilled.

The Crusades, Saladin, Richard the Lion Heart and the bitter struggle for control of Jerusalem and the Middle East, it's impact on society and it's ramifications on today's society

Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is the figure of the Roman goddess of freedom named Libertas. The statue, a gift from France to the United States, was designed by Frederic Bartholdi.

This category deals with the issues of fashion. Such items as wearing apparel, formal wear, jewelry, types of clothing, and fashion accessories belong here.

A short conflict between the US and Spain, the Spanish-American war took place from April to August 1898 with key battles occurring in Cuba and the Philippines.

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. better known as Lil Wayne is an American Grammy Award winning rapper. Here you can ask questions about Lil Wayne, his life, career, and music.

Sikhism is the fifth largest religion practiced in the world today. Sikhs worship one universal God, and practice disciplined meditation in the name of God.

The Space Shuttles are reusable spacecraft with wings for controlled descent into the atmosphere. They are designed to transport astronauts between earth and an orbiting space station and to deploy and retrieve satellites. Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour are the three Space Shuttles in operation today.

The Honda Civic is a product line of compact and subcompact cars manufactured by Honda. It was originally introduced as a 2-door coupe in July 1972 followed by a 3-door hatchback model in September 1972.

An antidepressant is a drug used to treat depression and dysthymia. Antidepressants are controversially used to treat other conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, chronic pain and eating disorder.

Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate, or sodium hydrogen carbonate) is a chemical compound, its formula is NaHCO3. It is a white crystalline that appears to look like a fine powder. In baking, baking soda reacts with acids such as buttermilk or yogurt to produce carbon dioxide, forcing dough to rise. Other uses for baking soda include teeth whitening, body exfoliants, treating insect bites and cleaning tough stains. It is also used in some fire extinguishers as the carbon dioxide given off helps to suffocate fires.

Known for its war-ravaged past, Vietnam is a small country in Southeast Asia and home to 86 million people.

Theater is a type of live performing art that includes genres such as drama, musical and comedy.

Harry Styles (February 1, 1994) is from Cheshire, England, and names The Beatles as one of his musical inspirations. Styles gained fame after winning the television competition show, The X Factor, at the age of 16.

Born in 1847, Thomas Edison was a famed American inventor. He is credited with the invention of the practical light bulb, as well as phonograph and motion picture camera.

Arteries are thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from heart to various body parts.

For some, acne is a minor nuisance or a relic of the past. However, acne can be a medical issue or a social impairment. Here you can ask and answer questions about the causes of acne, how one might prevent future acne, and most importantly, how to treat it.

Coupons are discounts offered by retailers for a limited time. Supermarkets, department stores and online retailers all use coupons to entice consumers to buy their products. Ask questions about coupons in this category.

This category is for questions about <a href=http://www.answers.com/topic/dc-comics>DC Comics Inc.</a> and the comics they produce.

Jose Rizal is the national hero of the Philippines. He was the most prominent advocate for Philippine reforms during the Spanish colonial period. Jose Rizal was also a doctor, sculptor, painter, poet, and a novelist.

Questions and answers about Depression and Bipolar disorder, including symptoms of the illness, and how to help those who suffer from it.

Nicknamed The Magnolia State, the US state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. It has a total area of 48,430 sq mi and an estimated population of 2.94 million as of 2008.

Pretty Little Liars is a teen book series written by Sara Shepard. The series also has a TV show on ABC Family which started in June 2010.

The Caribbean Islands are a large group of islands that separate the Caribbean Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico. The grouping is over 2,000 miles long, and is made up of over <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-islands-in-the-caribbean-1">1,000 islands</a>. Due to the tropical scenery, warm waters, and rich culture, the area is a popular cruise ship and vacation destination.

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In an effort to end the pacific theatre of WWII, President Harry S. Truman ordered the dropping of two nuclear bombs on two Japanese cities: Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The death toll of the bombings was more than 200,000 people. Ask questions about anything related to this event here.