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August 28, 2008

Discriminating language

Mispronunciations and accents don't make us stupid. So why do some think it's a problem?

Get ready to rumble!

The race to the White House is in the final stretch. Are campaigns nastier than ever before?

Let's take a break

Everybody likes dessert. Whet your appetite with a sweet quiz.

Encarta Election Guide 2008

Election Guide Feature Story:
America's Greatest Speeches

Other Election Guide features include a presidential IQ quiz, famous debate smackdowns and more. Be an informed voter!

Quiz of the Day

Could you pass the SAT?
Test yourself with the SAT Writing Quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1963, more than 200,000 people participated in the March on Washington, demanding full civil rights for black Americans. The day culminated in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legendary 'I Have a Dream' speech.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

A homework checklist for parents

What's new in P.E.?

Filling the after-school void

Can you mix work and college?

8 tips for roommate survival

Does your major matter?

Coffee Break

Recharge your brain with a heady brew of Encarta's best...

Quizzes | Top 10 Lists | Bill Nye the Science Guy | Columns

Coffee Break: Get a double shot of brainy fun.

Mystery Picture

What is this?
Find out.

Did You Know?

With only a few exceptions, true cacti are found exclusively in the Western Hemisphere.
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