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September 7, 2008

Itchin' for a scratch?

It's an urge few of us can resist for long. Science Guy Bill Nye explains why we itch.

Aw, mom

Everybody has one. Here's a slideshow of some of nature's best mommies.

Grab your swimsuit!

We're heading down to Encarta to take the Amazing Beach-Trivia 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

Which animal is the heaviest, loudest, fastest?
Take the Animal Extremes Quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1977, U.S. president Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos signed the Panama Canal treaties, which returned the Panama Canal to Panamanian control in 2000.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

Preparing for your first semester at college

Living large for a little in the dorms

Does more education really mean more pay?

Meet the new grad students

Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Still on vacation? Get to the library

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 pronghorn can run more than 50 mph, and is considered the fastest animal in North America.
Keep learning on MSN Encarta.

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