Miscellaneous

Absolutely Positively Useless - "All the information displayed in this site has been deemed a total waste of time, effort and space," it says, but a lot of it sure is interesting (e.g. the United States national anthem is the only anthem in the world that doesn't have the name of the country in it.)

Calendar Zone- More different calendars than you ever dreamed existed. Includes links to calendar software you can download.

ClicheFinder - Looking for the perfect clich? Search this site's database of over 3,300 clichs. Remember, a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.

dMarie's Time Capsule - At this site you can relive the headlines, top music, Oscar winners, and costs of living for years past. Enter a date and find info on a specific period in U.S. history.

Guide To Lock Picking - Psst! Yeah, you! Do you, er, does your character need to know how to get through a door without, say, a key? Check this site out. It's got drawings, even.

Hickok's Sports History - Historical data on sports from air racing to yachting. The info on this site isn't comprehensive for any given sport, but it sure covers a lot of territory.

Internet ScamBusters - A cyber-publication devoted to revealing current and past scams on the Internet.

PhoNETic - Simple but useful site that converts phone numbers to words or vice versa.

Roberts Rules of Order - The Official Roberts Rules of Order Web site. Everything you ever wanted to know about running an orderly meeting.

Statistics Every Writer Should Know - Here, described in plain English, are some basic concepts in statistics that every writer should know. Includes an area where you can post questions.