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October 3, 2008

Red state, blue state

Is there really a difference between Democrats and Republicans? Tamim Ansary offers some clues.

Pencils: exposed!

Do European pencils have erasers? Find the answer to this and 19 other fun facts about this everyday writing tool.

What are we watching?

If the new television shows this fall seem like a stretch, take the weird TV quiz for a blast from our odd viewing past.

Encarta Election Guide 2008

Election Guide Feature Story:
America's Greatest Speeches

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

Quiz of the Day

What's your world capitals IQ?
Find out with this quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1990, East and West Germany were formally reunited.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

Filling the after-school void

How to detect learning roadblocks for your child

Using college to re-create yourself

Is tutoring worth the cost?

Degrees for a small planet

6 cool jobs for weird majors

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.

Mystery Picture

What is this?
Find out.

Did You Know?

American showman P. T. Barnum served several terms as a Connecticut state legislator before embarking on his famous circus career.
Keep learning on MSN Encarta.

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	This Week: Coffee and Dessert Pour yourself a fresh cup of java ... and test your knowledge of the beverage. Need to reheat that mug of brew? Science Guy Bill Nye explains how the microwave works. Have another serving of the desserts quiz It goes great with the coffee quiz.