International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
Description: Home of the SI units, or as we learned in school, the Metric System. In 1960, the 11th General Conference on Weights and Measures adopted the name Système International d'Unités (International System of Units) for the recommended practical system of units of measurement. It is officially known by its French name Le Bureau international des poids et mesures.
Added on: 15-Feb-2006 Hits: 418
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Topozone - USGS Maps online
Description: TopoZone is the Web's center for professional and recreational map users. We've worked with the USGS to create the Web's first interactive topo map of the entire United States. This includes every USGS topographic map, orthophotomap, and aerial photograph in the entire United States.
Added on: 04-Apr-2005 Hits: 412
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Textkit - Greek and Latin learning tools
Description: Textkit was created to help learn Ancient Greek and Latin!
Textkit is the Internet's largest provider of free and fully downloadable Greek and Latin grammars and readers. With currently 146 free books to choose from,
Added on: 04-Oct-2005 Hits: 408
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How Stuff Works
Description: HowStuffWorks is widely recognized as the leading source for clear, reliable explanations of how everything around us actually works. Through the flagship Web site HowStuffWorks.com, a popular series of books, an acclaimed kids magazine, as well as many other ventures, the award-winning company has helped demystify the world for millions of curious people.
Added on: 04-May-2005 Hits: 406
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Project Gutenberg - online eBooks
Description: Online ebooks freely available - Substantial catalog of out of copyright material
Added on: 25-Jul-2005 Hits: 405
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