2009-11-25T00:00:00Z wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=64938 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z 2009-11-25T00:00:00Z <p>Ultimate Frisbee&reg;, often referred to simply as Ultimate to avoid trademark issues, is a low-contact sport played with a flying disc. The game is loosely based on Frisbee&reg; football, and has some similarities in common with actual American football as well. Ultimate Frisbee&reg; is a widely popular game among high-school and college students, and there are approximately five million players of the sport.</p...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-ultimate-frisbee.htm?r'>What Is Ultimate Frisbee&amp;reg;?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/nDgydHx0qWw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-ultimate-frisbee.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=38388 2009-11-24T00:00:00Z 2009-11-24T00:00:00Z <p>Most people are familiar with the concept of X-rays. In fact, many people have experienced having X-rays taken, either at the request of a doctor or a dentist. Not everyone understands the process that allows X-rays to work, however. Here is some background on X-rays, and how they are used in a number of situations.</p> <p>The discovery of a method to produce X...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-x-rays-work.htm?r'>How Do X-Rays Work?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/kXBiezE-tF8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-x-rays-work.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=37240 2009-11-23T00:00:00Z 2009-11-23T00:00:00Z <p>A clementine is the smallest of the mandarin oranges, or <em>Citrus reticulata</em>. The fruit is a slightly flattened sphere, about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. The glossy, deep orange peel is loose on the fruit, making it exceptionally easy to peel. Unlike its cousin the tangerine, the clementine has no seeds. In fact, a clementine <em>with</em> seeds is evidence that bees have been at...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-clementine.htm?r'>What Is a Clementine?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/OchU3pE_NVY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-clementine.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=33104 2009-11-22T00:00:00Z 2009-11-22T00:00:00Z <p>Working to reflower a poinsettia takes time and effort, but you may see rewards in its beautiful December blooms. If your New Year’s resolution is to get more than one year out of the plant, you essentially must replicate greenhouse conditions in order to meet with success. If you have a greenhouse, you’re in luck; if not, luck and hard work may help you to reflower a...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-reflower-a-poinsettia.htm?r'>How Can I Reflower A Poinsettia?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/X-PLBhbLtTk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-reflower-a-poinsettia.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=50796 2009-11-21T00:00:00Z 2009-11-21T00:00:00Z <p>Hosting a cocktail party can be a great way to meet new people, visit with old friends, and generally expand one's social network. It can also be a daunting task. With so many options, it can be difficult to choose which drinks to serve. By supplying a variety of mixed drinks, a host can ensure that he or she meets everyone's tastes. </p> <p>The host should...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-good-drinks-to-serve-at-a-cocktail-party.htm?r'>What Are Some Good Drinks to Serve at a Cocktail Party?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/32PWJnc2CzI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-good-drinks-to-serve-at-a-cocktail-party.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=41355 2009-11-20T00:00:00Z 2009-11-20T00:00:00Z <p>Like many other firsts in space exploration, the first space station was launched by the Soviet Union. Like quite a few other space stories, it ended in tragedy. Launched on 19 April 1971, just two years after the Americans landed on the Moon, Salyut 1 was a 15.6 by 4 meter (51.18 by 13.12 feet) cylinder with 99 cubic meter (3,496.15 cubic feet) of...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-was-the-first-space-station.htm?r'>What Was the First Space Station?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/rWklErAOfiY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-was-the-first-space-station.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=30491 2009-11-19T00:00:00Z 2009-11-19T00:00:00Z <p>The turning leaves of deciduous trees are a welcome sign of autumn and its longer, cooler nights. Vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges make up the color scheme of fall, and they are all part of the cyclical nature of the seasons. Leaves on trees, shrubs, and plants turn colors when they begin the process of going dormant for the winter.</p> <p>Leaves are the parts of plants and...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-leaves-turn-colors-in-the-fall.htm?r'>Why Do Leaves Turn Colors in the Fall?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/RtT83LfpPzk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-leaves-turn-colors-in-the-fall.htm?r