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The Fat Lady Sings

The Question: Where did the saying "It ain't over until the fat lady sings" come from? The Answer: Often mistakenly attributed to N.Y. Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi…

Preface

The Columbia Encyclopedia began its existence in the 1920s when Clarke Fisher Ansley and Columbia University Press recognized the need for a first aid for those who read. They envisioned and created…

El Niño

El Niño's Alter Ego "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." —Mark Twain El Niño has revolutionized conversations about the weather. No longer banal small…

DK Science: Body Temperature

Solar panelsTemperature controlHeat regulationIdeal body temperatureFuzzy raptorScientists cannot agree whether dinosaurs were coldblooded or warm-blooded. Cold-blooded animals, such as reptiles,…

Places to See Before They Disappear

Endangered travel destinations around the world by Elizabeth Olson Glacier National Park Related Links Distinctive Destinations in the U.S. Extreme Vacations…

Science News

From BBC News Science & Technology Newsround's new RSS feeds - update your feedsNewsround's RSS feeds have changed, so you'll need to update your feed reader to keep up to date!Animals…

Pyeongchang: The Host County

A sparse corner of a packed country Pyeongchang Olympic Village. Source: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon   Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern…