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==From today's featured article==
==From today's featured article==
[[File:JamesGarfield.png|thumb|James Garfield]]
[[File:Lifeguard August 2010-3.jpg|thumb|right|Lifeguard at the Praia Grande ('Large Beach'). Porto Covo, west coast of Portugal]]
'''[[James Garfield]]''' was the 20th President of the United States.
A '''[[lifeguard]]''' is a trained rescuer who watches a body of water while swimmers play.  Lifeguards are found on beaches, lakes, rivers, by pools, and in water parks.  The Red Cross offers lifeguard training.
 
The fictional television series, ''Baywatch'', was about lifeguards in southern California.  It starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.


==Did you know ...==
==Did you know ...==
* ... that a [[magic wand]] is a fictional tool that is shaped like a small stick and can be used to do magic?
* ... that The [[New Zork Times]] is a newspaper in the computer game, Zork?
* ... that [[Fred Flintstone]] is a cartooon character. He is a stone age quarry worker and family man?
* ... that a [[Jedi]] is a fictional character class from the Star Wars series?
* ... that [[wiki technology]] is a form of technology that enables people to collaboratively author a variety of persistent content?
* ... that [[Can I borrow a feeling]] is Milhouse's dad's album, which was released on cassette tape?


==About Encyc==
==About Encyc==
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==Deep thoughts by Enki==
==Deep thoughts by Enki==
"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." Sun Tzu
"What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?" - Thulsa Doom
 
==Dove thoughts by TheWingedWarrior==
"In the garden of challenges; let resilience be your blooming flower. For even in adversity, its petals unfurl – whispering tales of strength that withstand the harshest storms." – [[Dove Hepburn]] (1900–2024) (Her most influential quote of all time!)


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Revision as of 21:04, 27 November 2024

Encyc is a free wiki encyclopedia similar to Britannica, World Book, and the other great wiki, Wikipedia. Welcome to our site.

From today's featured article

Lifeguard at the Praia Grande ('Large Beach'). Porto Covo, west coast of Portugal

A lifeguard is a trained rescuer who watches a body of water while swimmers play. Lifeguards are found on beaches, lakes, rivers, by pools, and in water parks. The Red Cross offers lifeguard training.

The fictional television series, Baywatch, was about lifeguards in southern California. It starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.

Did you know ...

  • ... that The New Zork Times is a newspaper in the computer game, Zork?
  • ... that a Jedi is a fictional character class from the Star Wars series?
  • ... that Can I borrow a feeling is Milhouse's dad's album, which was released on cassette tape?

About Encyc

Main article: Encyc:About

Encyc was established in 2008. :) We would like to thank all of our users for their contributions and support. We couldn't have done it without you. (block of cheese). We have two mascots. The Encyc sloth is named Pancake. The Encyc dolphin is named Butterfly.

Everyone is welcome to read and participate here. Please be aware that like most other wikis we make no guarantee of validity. Read our disclaimer before using this website.

Deep thoughts by Enki

"What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?" - Thulsa Doom

Dove thoughts by TheWingedWarrior

"In the garden of challenges; let resilience be your blooming flower. For even in adversity, its petals unfurl – whispering tales of strength that withstand the harshest storms." – Dove Hepburn (1900–2024) (Her most influential quote of all time!)