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July 5, 2009
Ew!
These 10 critters may be gross, but they're your roommates.
That's why it's called 'summer break'
No summer camp? No problem. There's value in letting the kids do nothing.
Hold the pickles
If you're not over-fond of Aunt Betty's Golden Cheesebake, science is on your side.
Quiz of the Day
New York City (© Jonkmanns/laif/Redux Pictures)Savvy on the city that never sleeps?
Test your Big Apple IQ with the New York Quiz.
On This Day
Elvis Presley (© The Everett Collection, Inc.)On this day in 1954, 19-year-old Elvis Presley had his first recording session at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
What else happened?
Top Education Headlines
Top Education Headlines
Vocational training to recharge your career?
Degrees for summer-lovers
What are free classes really worth?
Kids gain weight during summer break
Death to the classics! (Maybe)
Tips for recent grads entering the job market
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
Recharge your brain with a heady brew of Encarta's best...
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Coffee Break: Get a double shot of brainy fun.

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Did You Know?
Air Pollution (© Photo Researchers, Inc./Wesley Bocxe)In dense urban areas, the death rate usually goes up considerably during prolonged periods of smog.
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