A Java-based map of the continental US that progressively narrows down the area covered by a ZIP Code as you type in the numbers one by one.

“During my frequent forays to public washrooms, I have noticed a horrible disregard for manners and common courtesy within those walls. I feel it is both my responsibility and my duty to educate the public on the proper course of actions which should be taken in a public urinal environment.”

Since 1996, Forthright has compiled a 15,500-word dictionary of obscure and rare words in order to spread the joy of the English language. If you’re looking for an online dictionary, a word list on a given topic, or the definitions to rare and unusual words, the Phrontistery is for you.

If you’ve ever wondered how things are made – products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles – or if you’ve been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you’ve come to the right place.

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The mission of the Social Welfare History Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to historical records that support research and understanding of social services and social reform in the United States. A part of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Libraries, SWHA supports the University’s traditional mission of research, instruction, and service. Plus, some are hilarious!

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Here are the rules: Think of the name of a TV Show or Movie. I’ll try to guess which one you are thinking of using simple yes/no questions. If you’re not sure of the answer to a question, answer “No”.

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Can you tell the difference between a coder and a serial killer?

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F.N.O.R.D.’s mission statement sums it up nicely:

“We think all right thinking people in this world are SICK and TIRED of being told that ordinary, decent people are not fed up in this world with being sick and tired. We certainly are. And we’re sick and tired of being told that we’re not.”

And they have this neat table that is acutally useful.

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Because people have a need to glue things to other things.

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A virtual anatomic construction kit on the web brought to you by the Peripheral Systems Lab. Discover the fascinating world of human anatomy and thank God there are people out there that can do this stuff for real.

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