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 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Sinkers" Provide Missing Piece in Deep-Sea Puzzle 
 Information about a June 2005 research article in which marine biologists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) present their findings about how animals in the deep sea get enough to eat. They found that "'sinkers' — the cast-off mucus nets of small midwater animals called larvaceans — are a significant source of food for deep-sea organisms." The sinkers also aid in the ocean absorbing carbon molecules (which might otherwise contribute to global warming). Includes images. http://www.mbari.org/news/news_releases/2005/sinkers.html Topics: Mysteries and More, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation Last updated Jun 15, 2005 The Adventures of Herman
The story of the evolution of Eisenia fetida and how it came to North America, aimed at elementary school children. Also included is anatomy and the "family tree" for annelids, tracing their lineage from kingdom through genus and species. Information is also provided for making a bin for them to live in, the food they require, and other facts about this invertebrate. There are games, puzzles, and additional activities. The user is able to ask questions about worms as well as read past answers or join a chat room about them. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/ Topics: Animals, Gardening, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Archimedes' Laboratory
Inspired by the work methods of scientist Archimedes, this online companion to the print magazine of the same name provides a virtual lab of geometric puzzles to make and solve, games, mazes, and optical illusions. Appropriate for children and adults. Searchable. Available in English, Italian, and French. http://www.archimedes-lab.org/indexB.html Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mathematics, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 24, 2003 AskOxford.com
Includes a word of the day for vocabulary building, quotations, definitions of grammar and literary terms ("Jargon Buster"), guides to better writing and presentation, crossword puzzles and other word games, how English is used around the world, articles about learning other languages (primarily European), and a history of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). A lexicographer's delight, available in U.K. and U.S. versions. http://www.askoxford.com/ Topics: Dictionaries, English Language, Language, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 8, 2004 Brain Food: Puzzles For the Brain To Gnaw On
Hundreds of word games, logic problems, riddles, and other brain teasers may be found in this "devious collection of puzzles." http://www.rinkworks.com/brainfood/ Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Jan 9, 2002 Celebrate African Heritage at Halifax Public Libraries
Information about African heritage in Nova Scotia. Includes timelines, booklists, activities, and links to history, culture, biography, genealogy, and education sites. From the Halifax (Canada) Public Libraries. http://halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/ahmonth/index.php Topics: Black Resources, History By Place, Mysteries and More Last updated Oct 29, 2007 Color Matters
"It's all about the world of color" and its physiological and psychological effects. "This site explores how color affects appetite, vision, sexuality, energy conservation, and its relationship to architecture and interior design." A passion for color and its unique characteristics led the site's author to search for answers to some puzzling questions: Does pink make strong men weak? Can colors create accidents? What colors are predominant in different cultures? Do marketers use color to influence our decisions? Browse Resources and Interact for additional questions and issues on how color really matters. Searchable. http://www.colormatters.com/entercolormatters.html Topics: Energy, Mysteries and More Last updated May 15, 2001 Creative Chemistry
This site from a British author and high school chemistry teacher provides detailed descriptions of a few chemistry activities for students and teachers. Also includes selected molecule animations, puzzles, and games. Some materials are specific to British testing standards, and some activities will need to be converted to American measurement and spelling conventions. Searchable. http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Science, Science Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Crossword Puzzle Solver
Just the thing when you're stuck on a word. Enter the number of letters and the letters that you do know and receive a list of possible words. Note: "this engine finds only single English words, not phrases, names, or proper nouns ... and it only supports words up to 10 letters long." http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/crossword.html Topics: Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Crossword Solver
Search for words starting with, containing, or ending with a string of letters. Or enter the letters you know in their respective squares of a form, tell the search engine how many letters are in the word and it will give you a list of words that fit. http://www.allwords.com/solver.php?v=508177707 Topics: Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 13, 2002 Crosswords
Hundreds of links to crossword puzzles, articles, crossword software packages, solving tools, anagram generators, and foreign language puzzles. Maintained by cruciverbalist, former New York Times Trivia Quiz Trivia Master, and librarian, Ray Hamel. http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/cp.html Topics: Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Mysteries and More Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Dictionary of Difficult Words
A simple searchable A-Z index of thousands of difficult words from The Hutchinson Dictionary of Difficult Words . Use as a resource for increasing your vocabulary; for word games and puzzles; or just for enjoying and enriching your word power. Includes many foreign words used in the English language today. http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/difficultwords/ Topics: Dictionaries, English Language, Language, Mysteries and More Last updated Aug 3, 2002 Drought for Kids
Describes what drought is ("not just a lack of rainfall"), and explains how droughts are tracked, the damage they can cause, and how to plan ahead and conserve water. Offers career information about people who study droughts and climate. Includes a glossary, maps and graphs, and a game area with crosswords and jigsaw puzzles. From the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. http://drought.unl.edu/kids/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Weather Last updated Mar 15, 2005 EAA Young Eagles
This program encourages young people ages 8-17 to explore aviation by offering free flights with certified Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) pilots. The site offers background information about the program, an interactive timeline, puzzles and games, a FAQ for parents, images of airplanes, and links to related Web sites. http://www.youngeagles.org/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Transportation Last updated Mar 30, 2004 Earth Like a Puzzle
Explores plate tectonics. Contains information on spreading centers, what happens when plates collide, and the layers of the earth. Includes maps. From the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/earth_puzzle/ Topics: Geology, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 19, 2006 Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games
Site of a museum "dedicated to research and the collection, preservation, and exhibition of games and game-related objects." Provides the history of many games and puzzles, illustrations, and general descriptions of how the games are played (but not detailed rules). Includes a special section on Inuit (Eskimo) games. Browsable by category, name of game, or "ethnographic and geopolitical index." From the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. http://www.gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Museums, Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 29, 2005 EncycloZine
The author calls this eclectic site a "Concise Illustrated Encyclopedia, and a Compendium of Diversions." Topics addressed include puzzles, optical illusions, Hubble telescopes, photos, fractals, Java examples, encyclographs, economics, Web design, computers, the Internet, and much more. http://encyclozine.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Economics, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Mysteries and More, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated May 21, 2002 Father's Day (Yahoo!)
Directory of websites about Father's Day. Includes links to sites containing stories, music, animations, puzzles, cards, poems, gift and craft ideas, recipes, history, quotes, and more. http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Father_s_Day/ Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Musical Genres, Mysteries and More Last updated May 29, 2008 Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section
A fascinating site with mathematical and geometrical facts as well as formulas, history, and diagrams. Find explanations of Fibonacci numbers, methods for constructing golden sections in two or three dimensions, and information about the golden section (or mean or rectangle) in architecture, art, and music. http://www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/hosted-sites/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fib.html Topics: Mathematics, Mysteries and More Last updated Oct 15, 2009 The Food Reference Website
"Culinary history, facts, trivia, quotes, humor, poetry, crossword puzzles, recipes, newsletter," a Who's Who of Culinary Personalities , and a hotchpotch of interesting general and specialized food links are the ingredients in this Web site from a professional chef. http://www.foodreference.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Poetry Last updated Jan 9, 2002 From Russia With Love: Costumes for the Ballets Russes, 1909-1933
"This exhibition displays the extraordinary designs made for the Russian Ballet between 1909 and 1933. It includes costumes, drawings, photographs, and theatre programs. Access these works through one of the exhibition's four themes: Exoticism, Romance and Fairytales, Russian Folklore and Modernism." Includes images of costumes designed by Léon Bakst and Henri Matisse. From the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Note: The puzzles may not work in all browsers. http://www.nga.gov.au/russia/ Topics: Dance, History, Holidays & Observances, Mysteries and More, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 10, 2008 The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed
This website allows students ages 11-15 to explore various careers in the arts, music, sports, science, technology, medicine, and engineering suited to their personal interests. It includes quizzes to focus on aptitudes, games and puzzles to provide a glimpse of the jobs, and information about necessary education, typical salaries, and the nature of the work. From the Educational Development Center. http://www.thefunworks.org/ Topics: Education, Jobs & Work, Mysteries and More Last updated Aug 16, 2005 The History of Social Security
"We present here both the institutional history of the Social Security Administration and the history of the Social Security program itself." Features presidential statements, a historical chronology of social insurance, audio clips of Lyndon Johnson's and John F. Kennedy's telephone conversations, oral histories, speech transcripts, legislative history, video clips, puzzles and quizzes, and other documents and research materials. From the Social Security Administration (SSA). Note: some of the audio files do not play. http://www.ssa.gov/history/ Topics: Disabilities, Federal (U.S.) Government, Investing, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, Seniors, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 11, 2004 How Volcanoes Work
This site "describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes." Topics include the dynamics of eruptions, landforms, eruption types, historical eruptions, and volcanism on other worlds. Each section offers a quiz. Includes vivid photographs, related links, and a crossword puzzle. From San Diego State University. http://www.geology.sdsu.edu/how_volcanoes_work/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Infoplease.com: National Poetry Month
Celebrates National Poetry Month (April) by featuring recommended poetry sites, notable poets, poetry books for children, poetry award winners and poets laureate, and a selection of seasonal and topical poetry. Includes crossword puzzles and quizzes, as well as a glossary of poetry terms. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/pmonth1.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Poetry, Special Months Last updated Apr 7, 2005 Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles
A wonderland of puzzles and problems presented by a scholar in love with the language of mathematics. Hundreds of games and brain teasers illustrate algebraic and geometric theories. Links included in the extensive glossary provide examples of usage. http://www.cut-the-knot.org/content.shtml Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Dec 19, 2005 Interesting Things for ESL Students
Full of "word games, puzzles, quizzes, slang, proverbs," American English pronunciation exercises, and more to help individuals learn English. Some lists are designed for Japanese speakers. http://www.manythings.org/ Topics: Education, English Language, K-12 Education, Mysteries and More Last updated May 7, 2002 International High IQ Society
Puzzles and IQ tests from this group that welcomes "people from all walks of life who have an IQ in the top five percent of the population and who want to be part of our global community" on the Internet. http://www.highiqsociety.org/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More, Social Science Last updated Jan 8, 2003 Jefferson Lab: Science Education
Activities for K-12 children to explain how scientists measure the size of an atom, what fabrics will keep you the warmest, how to build a boat so that it carries the most cargo, the periodic table of elements, and other science matters. Includes teacher resources, flash cards, games, and notices of events, internships, and job opportunities. Searchable. From the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. http://education.jlab.org/ Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Feb 17, 2007 JigZone
Jigsaw puzzles online - over 800 pictures of animals, art and architecture, holidays, people and lifestyle, landscapes and cities, plants and food, sports and recreation, transportation, travel and culture, and world flags, with a choice of puzzle cuts varying in difficulty from 6 easy pieces to 247 nearly impossible pieces. A "solve" button is available to finish the puzzle or just put together the next few pieces. http://www.jigzone.com/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 5, 2001 Longmont Dairy Farm: Kids
Games, puzzles, jokes, cow photos, and other dairy-related activities for children. Features a photo tour of a dairy farm and processing plant, recipes, and coloring pages. From a Longmont, Colorado, dairy farm. http://www.longmontdairy.com/kids.htm Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Livestock, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Math and Science Activities from Jefferson Lab
A collection of classroom resources in the areas of science and math developed for sixth graders. There are Internet and paper-based games and puzzles, student activities including experiments, and reference resources. http://education.jlab.org/beamsactivity/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics, Mysteries and More, Science Last updated Oct 14, 2000 North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
The website for this trade organization presents sweet potato recipes, nutrition information, gardening instructions, and industry statistics. A children's section features coloring pages, puzzles, and fun facts. Searchable. http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com/ Topics: Crops, Food & Cooking, Fruits & Vegetables, Mysteries and More Last updated May 6, 2006 NZHistory.net.nz
This New Zealand history site includes exhibitions, related documents, photographs, book excerpts, and a multimedia section. Covers topics such as Anzac Day, the Battle of Crete, and the 1912 Waihi Strike. Provides a discussion forum, puzzles and quizzes about the exhibitions, and links to other genealogical, government, and history sites. From the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, New Zealand. http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 22, 2004 OneAcross
A site for crossword puzzle enthusiasts, featuring "Crossword Clue Search," which analyzes clues for patterns and suggests words and is based on "Proverb (The Probabilistic Cruciverbalist)," a computer-based puzzle-solver created by Duke University. Other features include links to crossword sites, an anagram finder, and cryptograms. If "Proverb" fails you, try the "OneAcross Puzzle Forum," where you can seek assistance from other "puzzled" human hobbyists. http://oneacross.com/ Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Mysteries and More Last updated May 1, 2005 Otternet
View otter information on this well organized site. Use the site map for easy navigation to data on Species , thirteen worldwide; Habitat , arranged by continent, with an alphabetical listing by country containing species, population status, if species is protected or unprotected, and threats to that species; a photo gallery; a directory of external links; FAQ ; and Kids , which contains otter related interactive games, word search puzzles and more. Seven short otter movies (AVI format) and a sound clip (WAV format) of a Giant Otter are also available. http://www.otternet.com/ Topics: Mammals, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 14, 2001 The Otto Club
The California State Automobile Association (CSAA) created this "comprehensive traffic safety site" to extend their safety messages into communities and classrooms. The children's section includes games to play online and on car trips, puzzles, and songs. The section for parents and teachers has teacher resources and safety-related news, links, and activities. http://www.ottoclub.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Mysteries and More, Transportation Last updated Jun 9, 2002 The Peter Schickele/P.D.Q. Bach Web Site
Find "crosspuzz wordles," concert and radio program schedules, and discography for Peter Schickele. This musician, musicologist, and parodist is best known for his radio program, "Schickele Mix," and his alter ego, the mythical eighteenth century composer P.D.Q. Bach, but his oeuvre is extensive and multi-faceted. The site features biographies for Mr. Schickele and Herr Bach. http://www.schickele.com/ Topics: Humor, Music, Musicians, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 23, 2004 Pumpkins and More
Answers to many questions about this large squash. Learn about the many varieties, including nutritional value, facts and history, growing tips, and more. Includes a pumpkin farm locator (primarily for Illinois), recipes, and instructions for selection and use. In "Pumpkin Fun," find crafts, screensavers, carving tips, and puzzles. Includes related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/pumpkins/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Puzz.com
A collection of "IQ tests, puzzles, trivia, games and contests for entertainment and education." http://www.puzz.com/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Feb 26, 2005 Puzzability: Puzzle Sampler
Sample puzzles for adults and children, including crosswords, hangman-style games, and other word and picture games. From a puzzle writing company founded by three former editors of Games magazine. http://www.puzzability.com/sampler/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 23, 2006 Puzzlemaker
"A puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents." Create your own cryptograms, mazes, word search, math squares, crossword (criss-cross) puzzles, and more at this entertaining site for all ages. From Discovery School, which provides "innovative teaching materials for teachers." http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 30, 2007 Rubik's Cube Online
Erno Rubik patented this intriguing, colorful, cubic puzzle in 1974. Rubik was a lecturer in interior design and taught architecture in Budapest, Hungary, with a "passionate interest" in geometry. Site includes a history of the cube, cube facts (there are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possible combinations), a FAQ, information on getting your cube repaired, links, etc. Lost your cube? You can play online. http://www.rubiks.com/ Topics: Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 18, 2005 SandlotScience.com
Hundreds of optical illusions, including visual illusions and those from nature. Also features games, puzzles, recent articles about research involving optical illusions, and related links. http://www.sandlotscience.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Science Last updated Mar 6, 2007 Scrambled Word / Crossword Puzzle Solver
Automatically solve scrambled words and get hints for crosswords based on letters. From a hobbyist. http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/solveit.html Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Hobbies, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 6, 2007 Talk Like A Pirate Day, September 19
"Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple. It adds a zest, a swagger, to your every day conversation." This humorous site celebrates a day of pirate talk with pirate lingo (such as "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!"), a pirate advice column, a newsletter, puzzles, a "pirate personality profile," Web links, and other silliness. (Caution: Some of the content is a tad risqué.) http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ Topics: Crime, Holidays and Observances Individually, Humor, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Three Stooges Collector's Showcase
This searchable site contains FAQs and biographical information on Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard (Horwitz) and Larry Fine (Feinberg). Also included are Joe Besser and Joe DeRita, who substituted for the original cast, and Ted Healy, the Stooges' original straight man. Biographies contain quotes from family members and other contemporary notables. An Episode Guide gives detailed information for each episode with listings for the cast and the directors. An extensive list of external links with Stooges WAV files, crossword puzzles, and collectibles is also available. http://www.3-stooges.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 United States Patent and Trademark Office Kids Pages
This U.S. Patent and Trademark Office site features puzzles, freebies, games, links, and other activities for children. The site is divided into three sections: "Twinkle Lights" (grades K-6), "Bright Lights" (grades 6-12), and "Guiding Lights" (parents, teachers, and coaches). "Guiding Lights" features curriculum guides, contest announcements, and advice on "assisting minor children with patent applications." Searchable. http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ahrpa/opa/kids/ Topics: Business, Intellectual Property, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Mysteries and More, Notable People, Science, Technology Last updated Oct 16, 2009 Vocabulary
A fun, interactive site that allows you to test your knowledge of words at three levels: "high-elementary (Level 1), junior high-middle school (Level 2) and high school-college prep (Level 3)." The games are submitted, scored, and e-mailed to the player. Completion of twelve puzzles earns a diploma. There is a new puzzle each month and ones for the past are archived. There are comic strips of thematic subjects that feature related words. http://www.vocabulary.com/ Topics: Education, English Language, Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Washington State Department of Ecology Kids Page
"This interactive Web site is designed to teach [children] about the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management (or how we take care of our garbage)." Includes trivia, games, puzzles, a coloring book, composting instructions, and informaton about recycling aluminum, tin, glass, paper, and plastics. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/kidspage/ Topics: Education, Environment, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Mysteries and More, Technology Last updated Jun 24, 2004 Web English Teacher
This site specializes in presenting a broad variety of "K-12 English/Language Arts teaching resources: lesson plans, WebQuests, videos, biography, e-texts, criticism, jokes, puzzles, and classroom activities." Browse using the linked sidebar or via the subject-categorized site map. http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Literature & Books, Literature by Place, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 20, 2002 Words That End In "gry" and "dous"
An article that discusses a common puzzle of words: what are the words that end in "gry" (50+ listed) and "dous" (30+ listed). By Richard Lederer at Salon.com . http://www.salon.com/weekly/verb960624.html Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 28, 2002 WWW Interactive Multipurpose Server (WIMS)
WIMS presents interactive mathematics problems (at mostly the high school level and above), calculators and plotters, discussion forums, and puzzles and games. Teachers can set up virtual classrooms and users can create their own interactive exercises. Available in several languages. http://wims.unice.fr/wims/ Topics: K-12 Education, Mathematics, Mysteries and More Last updated Aug 20, 2005 [NPR] Sunday Puzzle
This site from National Public Radio (NPR) presents the weekly on-air quiz from The New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz. Includes instructions for submitting entries, the past month's challenges and answers, an archive of past puzzles, and for you Will Shortz groupies, his mug shot. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4473090 Topics: English Language, Games & Puzzles, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 |
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