Useful Scholarly Information
AntiStudy.com - Just like CliffNotes, but better. Normally you have to check different sites to see if anyone has a guide on your book, but with AntiStudy, that searching is already done for you. Links to all cliff notes on the web!
Archive.org - It's kind of like a public library, but on the internet. Great information here; a little digging will yield some great results for research or intelligent reading. Enough here to waste hours of your time before you even know it.
Census.gov - This site is loaded with tons of American statistics. From a population estimate to a huge map gallery to the largest list of drug vocabulary I've ever seen, there are few things this site DOESN'T cover. Great reference material.
CIA World Factbook - The CIA knows everything. Here's a site full of flags, maps, history, and any other information you can use on just about any other country ever. There's so much demographic information on any country at your fingertips these days.
CNN.com - The only news source I considered unbiased. Click here when you want the actual story, not the sensationalized bullshit they'll drill into you anywhere else. Plus there's often funny stories printed, so avid readers will stumble upon something.
FedStats - "The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal Agencies." Seems pretty useful, eh? All the info you'll never need sorted in over a dozen different ways.
FirstGov.com - All the information you need about anything governmental. Grants, taxes, laws, reference information, the voting process, just tons and tons of info. Great for everything from school work to speeding tickets.
FreeTechBooks.com - This site offers free, extensive tutorials on programming, operating systems, computer science, and more. No registration or forms, just reading, and maybe a little learning.
GodChecker.com - Here's the best mythology site you'll find on the web, featuring over 1,600 gods and goddesses from 10+ civilizations. Great information for ancient history and classic literature classes, or if you have a diety fetish. ...
InfoMine - Sometimes you need sources that are a bit more scholarly than what Google can find. Try InfoMine, which is ALWAYS adding information on sciences, economics, arts, mathematics, and much much more.
The Library of Congress - Another great source for information, the Library of Congress offers stuff on our government, world culture, history, and much much more. Might as well take a gander. I'm sure you'll find something worth reading VERY quickly.
National Geographic - A boatload of incredible information for anyone with an inquisitive mind or a report due. Check out the news, browse through interesting facts and photos, or print off some great maps. Either way, this site has got you covered.
New Scientist - Breaking news on important scientific and technological discoveries. Everything from quantum computers to marijuana, New Scientist has incredible information that's interesting to just about anyone.
PinkMonkey.com - Need homework help? Of course you do, stupid! Plot summeries for dozens of classic books and several lessons in algebra, physics, etc. etc. here. Message boards for even more help, though I'd just stick with the book summaries.
QuotationsPage.com - Search this site by topic or quoter to find the perfect quote for .. you know, quote stuff. You know? C'mon, you know.
SparkNotes - Detailed reports on classic books you'll be assigned to read in school, plus math lessons, science lessons, a dictionary, a thesaurus, message boards, and tons of other crap you won't even discover. The best homework help site, period.
WebMD - Free medical advice is always good, but this site is also a great source for school projects and reports. I've used it for both, and not only did I get an 'A', but that rash started to recede! ... For a while.
The White House - Want to read the politically biased news filtered without your consent through dozens of lying politicians to ensure they'll stay in office for another term to do the exact same thing for a few more years? Sure you do! Enjoy this website!
Wikipedia - The best internet encyclopedia, hands down. Over 250,000 free articles that all link to each other through keywords. A few of its features are a nice touch, too. A great source for any research project.
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