Almanacs

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Guiness World

Longest fingernails? Tallest sand castle? Search for world records in the categories of Human Body, Amazing Feats, Natural World, Science a& Technology, Arts & Media, Modern Society, Travel & Transport and Sports & Games.
50 States

What is the state flower for Nebraska? The words of the state song for Nevada?  View a concise overview of important information and quick facts for each state.  Includes sports teams, schools, state parks, license plates, government representatives, state symbols and more.
CIA World Factbook

US government profiles of countries and territories around the world.  Includes information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.  A special section, Flags of the World, features color images of the countries' flags.
Almanac.com

A long time favorite, The Old Farmer's Almanac in online format offers the same advice and predictions found in the printed version.  View long range weather forecasts, find recipes for easy meals or special occasions, get gardening tips or swap seeds with other users, find the best days for fishing and camping or join one of the many online communities.
Infoplease Almanacs

Explore a variety of topical almanacs with information on sports, history & government, business, health & science and more.  The Information Please Alamanacs originated as a radio quiz show where the public would ask questions of a panel of experts.  Listeners wrote in questions on topics ranging from performing arts to natural history.   The show's creator later published a reference book with these answers and the Information Please Almanacs were born.  This site also features an online dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia.