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Week of December 17, 2000 |
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Laughter may just be the best medicine, according to the ThinkQuest Web site Laughing Out Loud to Good Health. Giggle your way to http://library.thinkquest.org/25500. You'll find tons of information about the positive benefits of laughter. The site examines emotions and how they contribute to the things we find funny. The section on stress looks at the physical and psychological effects of stress and how laughter can be a great stress-reliever. You can also learn about humor and jokes, including how to tell a good joke and a joke-of-the-day page. Be sure to check out the "Fun!" section for Laughter Therapy, a Joke Contest and much more. Lighten up your life with a laugh. Nominate a cool Web site at |
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Fly over to Bat Conservation International Inc. at www.batcon.org This site has everything you want to know about bats. Check out the "FAQ About Bats" to learn how bats see in the dark or why bats hang upside down and much more. You can even find out about real vampire bats. There are lots of pictures as well as information about how to get involved in bat conservation. This is one site that will make you batty. |
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Put on your walking shoes and head to North by South at www.northbysouth.org. This site features the African-American migrations from south to north during the early years of the 20th century. There are three parts, each devoted to exploring the connections between a southern and northern city. You'll be fascinated by the accounts of African-American culture, from art and music to health and education. This is one trip worth taking. (This site is no longer available.) |
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Tickle Your Funny Bone
Goin' Bats!
The Great Migration
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