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Minneapolis, Minn.

Mayor: Betsy Hodges (to Jan. 2017) 2010 census population (rank): 382,578 (48); Male: 192,421 (50.3%); Female: 190,157 (49.7%); White: 244,086 (63.8%); Black: 68,818 (18.6%);…

Michigan

Capital: Lansing State abbreviation/Postal code: Mich./MI Governor: Rick Snyder, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Brian Calley, R (to…

Wisconsin

Capital: Madison State abbreviation/Postal code: Wis./WI Governor: Scott Walker, R (to Jan. 2019) Lieut. Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch, R…

Sky Sciences

This page provides basic information about the scientific and pseudo-scientific ways to study the sky, planets, stars, and more. Astrology A pseudo-science meaning “star wisdom,” astrology…

Easily Confused or Misused Words

Some words sound so similar, it's easy to confuse or misuse them when writing. Computer spell check won't catch these mistakes! Use this list as a reference whenever you're unsure about which word…

Memphis, Tenn.

Mayor: A. C. Wharton, Jr. (to 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 646,889 (20); % change: -0.5; Male: 307,019 (47.5%); Female: 339,870 (52.5%); White: 190,120 (29.4%); Black: 409,687 (63.3%);…

San Francisco, Calif.

Mayor: Edwin M. Lee (to Jan. 2016) 2010 census population (rank): 805,235 (13); Male: 408,462 (50.7%);…

Cook Islands and Overseas Territories

Map of Cook Islands Source: The World Factbook 2003 The Cook Islands (93 sq mi; 241 sq km) were placed under New Zealand administration…

Fort Worth, Tex.

Mayor: Betsy Price (to 2017)City Manager: Tom Higgins2010 census population (rank): 741,206 (16); Male: 363,896 (49.3%); Female: 377,310 (50.7%); White: 452,885 (63.0%); Black: 140,133 (18.0%);…

Reference Books: When You Want to Look it Up

Atlas A book of maps with or without text. The word atlas was first used as the title of a book by Gerardus Mercator in 1585. Examples: Atlas of the World, Rand McNally Atlas of the Earth's…