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April 11, 2009

Don't bug out

These wee beasties live in and on your body. Chances are they're nibbling on you right now.

A health care boom

As theboomer population ages, more trained medical professionals are needed. Do you have what it takes?

Orchid or toadstool?

You'll know once you take the short and sweet flower quiz.

Quiz of the Day

What's a gerrymander?
Find out in the Political Lingo Quiz.

On This Day

On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 launched; an explosion two days later forced astronauts to make a daring return to Earth.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

A community college bailout?

Education on the move

Campus tour do's and don'ts

What juniors must do in spring

Spelling help for kids

Why read out loud to your child?

Coffee Break

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

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Mystery Picture

What is this?
Find out.

Did You Know?

Because Easter is celebrated on varying dates between March 22 and April 25, it is called a movable feast.
Keep learning on MSN Encarta.

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