Britannica Almanac 2004 (PC)

The Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2004 CD-ROM is a complete source of information for everyday life. Brimming with facts about today's newsmakers and celebrities, science and politics, sports and pop culture, it's ideal for school, work, or the sheer joy of learning something new.

Special Features Include:

* The Year in Review: Major events of the past year-from SARS to the war in Iraq to the war on terrorism. Perspectives on globalization and our rapidly changing world. Special report on "blogs," security vs. civil liberties, the wireless revolution, and more. Plus hundreds of photos, maps, and flags in full color.

* Celebrities and Newsmakers: Thousands of fascinating people-political and military leaders, athletes, authors, artists, and heroes.

* Fun Facts: How many cities have more than 15 million people? Where were potatoes first cultivated? Find out these and thousands of amazing facts.

* Everyday Information: Holidays, time zones, weights and measures, country and state data, and more.

* EXCLUSIVE! Britannica Greats: Editors pick the funniest films, coolest Web sites, and greatest plays of all time.

* Brave New World: How science, biotechnology, and the Internet are changing our lives and what it means to you.
Sports - More sports than other leading almanacs. The popular sports and the interesting ones, from rodeo to wrestling.

* Awards: Complete coverage of the Nobel Prizes, Academy Awards, Pulitzers, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, and many more.

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