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Today's Highlights

October 29, 2009

Historically spooky

The past is littered with all manner of ghostly terrors. Are you brave enough for the haunted history quiz?

Magnetar is not a supervillain

But it is one of the 10 weirdest things in the universe.

Know your monsters

Is that a werewolf or Wendigo? You'll know if you survive this ghoulish quiz.

Quiz of the Day

Jukebox jeopardy.
It's only a Rock 'n' Roll Quiz, but we like it.

On This Day

On this day in 1929, the stock market crashed, heralding the onset of the Great Depression.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

5 myths about online learning

Should colleges help students find jobs?

5 lowest-paying majors

Does your high school student need a tutor?

A parent's guide to homework help

Managing kids' TV time

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?

In just one second the Sun emits more energy than humans have used in the last 10,000 years.
Keep learning on MSN Encarta.

Adult Learning

College

Grad & Professional School

K-12 Success

Parent Resources

Tutoring

Student Homework Help

Research K-12 Schools



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