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ThinkExist.com is one of the better known quotation sites. Look up famous quotes.

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The style guide for reporters at The Economist - includes lots of good information on vocabulary, grammar, often mispelt words, and abbreviations.

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A large list of descriptive words listed by category.

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The Sage's English Dictionary and Thesaurus is a downloadable free dictionary program. The dictionary repository is also available online.

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The Urban Legends Reference Pages will confirm - or more probably deny all those pieces of information you often get via email. Good research site.

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The most wellknown online encyclopedia of the lot. User-generated information.

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HyperHistory - online history reference

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The entymology and history of first names

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Lifehack's listing of 50 different writing techniques written by Roy Peter Clark and held at the Poynter Institute. Topics include Show and Tell, Using Strong Verbs, Original Images, and 47 more.

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