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October 7, 2008

PSAT more than preliminary

Juniors and sophomores, don't be tempted to skip this test! Discover why it's so important.

Shaky job market got school on your brain?

What to consider before trading the boardroom for the classroom. Ponder the pros and cons.

Spiders quiz

They don't seem so itsy-bitsy dangling from your bedroom ceiling. Attack them with your arachnid knowledge!

Encarta Election Guide 2008

Election Guide Feature Story:
Debate Zingers

Other Election Guide features include a presidential IQ quiz, famous debate smackdowns and more. Be an informed voter!

Quiz of the Day

Where did the word 'gymnastics' come from?
You'll flip over this Sports Quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1950, under General Douglas MacArthur, the first American tank crew crossed the 38th parallel and invaded North Korea.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

PSAT vs. SAT: Get the lowdown on these sister exams

How to find out anything … just in time for paper-writing season

Executive M.B.A. rankings

Top earning jobs for women

Do school uniforms make better students?

Study skills for middle school and beyond

Coffee Break

Recharge your brain with a heady brew of Encarta's best...

Quizzes | Top 10 Lists | Bill Nye the Science Guy | Columns

Coffee Break: Get a double shot of brainy fun.

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Did You Know?

Peter the Great made shaving beards mandatory by law in 1705. Those who ignored the law were required to pay a special tax.
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