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water lily

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Fragrant water lily, Nymphaea odorata water lily, common name for some members of the Nymphaeaceae, a family of freshwater perennial herbs found in most parts of the world and…

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City State abbreviation/Postal code: Mo./MO Governor: Eric Greitens, R (to Jan. 2021) Lieut. Governor: Mike Parson, R (to Jan. 2021) Senators: Roy…

Washington, D.C. Memorials and Landmarks

Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery occupies 612 acres in Virginia on the Potomac River, directly opposite Washington. In 1864, Arlington became a military…

Major Biomes of the World

Have you visited any biomes lately? A biome is a large ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. If you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a…

Fruit: Fun Facts

Source: The USDA Fruit Laboratory Blackberries and Raspberries Bramble ramble: there are over 200 different known species of raspberries but only 2 species are grown on a large scale.  …

Modern Olympic Symbols and Traditions

Flames, doves, oaths, and more   Closing ceremonies in Nagano, Japan. Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia: Ancient…

DK Science: Dinosaur Habitats

Triassic habitats (250–200 million years ago)Jurassic habitats (200–145 mya)Cretaceous habitats (145–65 mya)Not all the dinosaurs lived at the same time. Nor did they all live in the same part of…

Geography Guide

by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps.   Maps and Features • Quizzes, Crosswords, and other…