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Baha'i

(Encyclopedia) Baha'iBaha'ibähäˈē, –hīˈ, bə– [key], religion founded by Baha Ullah (born Mirza Huseyn Ali Nuri) and promulgated by his eldest son, Abdul Baha (1844–1921). It is a doctrinal outgrowth…

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

The month of fasting by Holly Hartman For more on Islamic history and culture, see the Islam Primer. For more than a billion Muslims, Ramadan is a time of prayer, fasting, and charity.…

2009 Geography Bee

21st annual National Geographic Bee by Beth Rowen Related Links World Geography Geography Hall of Fame Basic U.S. Geography…

Measurement and Conversion

  U.S. Weights and Measures Metric Weights and Measures The International System (Metric) Metric Conversions Conversion Calculator Conversion Table Conversion of Miles to Kilometers and…

Leopard Species Discovered

Genetic tests lead to the discovery on Borneo and Sumatra by Beth Rowen Related Links Classifying Animals Estimated Number of Animal Species…

Everest Almanac: Recommended Web Sites

Everest encyclopedias, news sites, photo galleries, and more by Borgna Brunner   A view of Everest from Mera Peak. (Source: Nelson Chenkin) Everest Links More Everest…

Memorable Olympic Moments: Kerri Strug

Gymnast Kerri Strug gives it her all at Atlanta by Gerry Brown Kerri Strug on balance beam at the Atlanta Olympics. (Source: Allsport) Related Links Olympics Overview 2012…

Harry Potter Quizzes & More

Harry Potter Book & Film Reviews Read reviews of the books and movies, see which books set publishing records Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets…