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The Thomas site is the effort of Congress to make legislative information available to the public. Not only is it a great educational tool, but it also may change politics forever. Here you can find out about what happened on the floor lately, about the Constitution and its amendments, or learn about the legislative process in general.

NPR offers stellar programming to stay on top of the news and cultural issues of the day. You've got all of that available, with just a click, but there's lots more, too. NPR excels, in particular, in providing a variety of audio documents -- and documentaries -- capturing the topsy-turvy nature of our world.

Recipes abound, with all the details on cooking everything from latkes to lentils. There's lots of information for the expert, as well as the novice, epicure -- a whole section is devoted to the mechanics of eating and drinking in public.

Whether or not you're a fan of "Car Talk," the irreverent public radio show hosted by two wacky brothers (and about cars, of course), you're likely to have a fun time at the show's home on the Web. The site's got audio highlights, opinions on the latest models, service bulletins, and lots more.