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'''Encyc''' is a free [[wiki]] [[encyclopedia]] similar to Britannica, World Book, and the other great wiki, Wikipedia. Welcome to our site.
'''Encyc''' is a free [[wiki]] [[encyclopedia]] similar to Britannica, World Book, and the other great wiki, Wikipedia. Welcome to our site.
Our main page has reached over one million views! Actually, many more than that, but because we use a caching system not every view is counted. Check out our [[Special:PopularPages|popular pages]]. Thank you everyone for making Encyc such a success.


==From today's featured article==
==From today's featured article==
[[File:Alexander Graham Bell.jpg|thumb|right|Alexander Graham Bell]]
[[File:Lifeguard August 2010-3.jpg|thumb|right|Lifeguard at the Praia Grande ('Large Beach'). Porto Covo, west coast of Portugal]]
'''[[Alexander Graham Bell]]''' invented the first [[telephone]]He was born in Scotland.  He made the first telephone call in 1876. He patented the telephone, and founded Bell Telephone company.
A '''[[lifeguard]]''' is a trained rescuer who watches a body of water while swimmers playLifeguards are found on beaches, lakes, rivers, by pools, and in water parks. The Red Cross offers lifeguard training.
 
He lived in the United States.
 
He preferred to use the word "Ahoy" to greet someone on the telephone vs. Thomas Edison who preferred "Hello".  


He also invented the metal detector and the audiometer.
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 [[Can I borrow a feeling]] is Milhouse's dad's album, which was released on cassette tape?  
* ... that The [[New Zork Times]] is a newspaper in the computer game, Zork?
* ... that [[Sing-Sing (band)|Sing-Sing]] were an English indie pop/dream pop band formed in 1997 in London?
* ... that a [[Jedi]] is a fictional character class from the Star Wars series?
* ... that a [[magic wand]] is a fictional tool that is shaped like a small stick and can be used to do magic?
* ... 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==
"He who knows but does not speak is a fool." - Sumerian proverb
"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!)