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Almanacs

Annual publications offering lists, charts, and tables of information on various topics.

SEE ALSO Magazines • Associations on the Net

Resources in this category:

The Celebrity Almanac
http://celebrityalmanac.com/
Did you know that Tom Cruise's real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV? Find out lots of biographical facts about your favorite celebrities like birthdays and their favorite movies and music. Then look at pictures and autographs.
GeoHive Global Statistics
http://www.geohive.com/
Almanac of global statistics with focus on country profiles and regional profiles. Provides a wide variety of information related to population, surface area, urban areas, natural resources, economic data, census data, etc. Also provides links to international statistical agencies and other reputable sources.
Infoplease: All the Knowledge You Need
http://www.infoplease.com/
Online version of the popular almanac. Provides a wealth of facts, resources, and activities on a variety of subjects. An encyclopedia, almanac, dictionary, thesaurus, and atlas, all in one! Includes the Random House Websters College Dictionary and the Columbia Encyclopedia.
The Old Farmer's Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/
Covers astronomical events, weather conditions and forecasts, recipes, and gardening tips.

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