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January 6, 2009

Brrr!

So you think this is cold? Tell that to the penguins in Antarctica.

Free college tuition?

How can this be? These colleges won't leave you in debt.

James Bond, Emma Peel ... Harriet Tubman?

You don't need a license to kill in order to take the spy quiz.

Quiz of the Day

Are you a bird brain?
Find out.

On This Day

On this day in 1535, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded Los Reyes de Lima (Lima) on the desert Pacific coast of South America.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

Do you fit the distance-learning profile?

10 frequently asked college admissions questions

Is it time for Big Bird to die?

Brain fitness and the mature student

College hopefuls: fear Facebook

Should the government pay for preschool?

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?

The jaws of crocodiles are powerful enough in closing to crush the bones of small animals, but so weak in opening that they can be held together by hand.
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	This Week: Coffee and Dessert Pour yourself a fresh cup of java ... And test your knowledge of the beverage. Need to reheat that mug of brew? Science Guy Bill Nye explains how the microwave works. Have another serving of the desserts quiz It goes great with the coffee quiz.