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DIRECTORIES, QUICK FACTS & STATISTICS
28 Directories, Quick Facts & Statistics Web Sites
Answerbag
Answerbag is a user-generated set of frequently-asked questions (FAQs). It is built and policed by its users, a worldwide information community that is working together to make Answerbag an authoritative collection of questions and answers on relevant topics.
Data.gov
Datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
Human Development Report
Development indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), life expectancy, and adult literacy rates for over 100 countries are only a few of the statistics found in the United Nations Human Development Report.
Lookup Directory
For quick access to zip codes by county and other geographic categories; very convenient and easy to use site.
Martindale's Calculators Online Center
Find over 18,000 calculators that calculate everything from tipping to interest amortization. Arranged alphabetically by subject.
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.
National Center for Health Statistics
The National Center for Health Statistics is the Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency. The Center's data systems include information on health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and diagnosis of illness and disability, and use of health care.
Nobel e-Museum
This site contains detailed information and history of the Nobel prizes and founder Alfred Nobel. There are biographies of each of the prize winners since the first were awarded in 1901, including their scientific achievements, photographs, articles, interviews, timelines, and lectures. It also offers virtual tours of the Nobel Foundation and the Nobel Museum in addition to special features related to celebrating the centennial of the Nobel Prizes.
OANDA: the Currency Site
A simple-to-use currency converter that computes exchange rates from U.S. dollars to any foreign currency.
Official U.S. Time
Highly accurate, official U.S. government site showing time zones across the U.S. and its territories. Displays large, easy-to-read numerals, and shows where in the world the sun is currently shining.
Ohio County Profiles
Convenient statistical tables showing population, land area, and demographic information for each county in Ohio.
Ohio Labor Market Information
Find reports and data about employment levels, unemployment rates, wages and earnings, employment projections, jobs, training resources and careers on this State of Ohio site.
Online Conversion
Convert length, temperature, speed, volume, weight, currency and more instantly with this tool. It covers more than five thousand units of measurement.
Polling Report The Polling Report publishes the results of the latest surveys (by respected polling organizations like Gallup, Harris, and Princeton Survey Research Associates) on health care, taxation, welfare, education, environmental policy, and the other major issues of the day.
Visit this web site to view a sampling of the data available in The Polling Report.
Population Reference Bureau
Find up-to-date world demographics here, as well as links to other population-related sites, such as the World Data Sheet. Statistics for the world, regions, or countries cover a variety of topics -- general population, crime, education, environment, health and many other areas.
Stat USA Internet - Government Statistics
(in library use only)
Statistical information from U.S. Government agencies on economics, business, and international trade opportunities and market research are available here, as well as the National Trade Data Bank. Full access is only available at Library locations.
State and County QuickFacts
State and County QuickFacts provides frequently requested Census Bureau information at the national, state and county level.
State Health Facts Online
The Kaiser Family Foundation's State Health Facts Online contains the latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation.
Statistical Resources on the Web
Statistical Resources on the Web is an extensive collection of web sites containing statistical information organized into broad catogories by the University of Michigan's Document Center.
The Pulitzer Prizes
The official site for the Pulitzer Prizes contains a searchable list of all prize winners since 1917, a history of the Pulitzers, and full text of winning journalism entries since 1995.
The Straight Dope
This is the official site for the editor of the syndicated column The Straight Dope. It answers all sorts of unusual reference questions and enables you to search the Straight Dope archives.
Time and Date.com
Gives the time and date for anywhere in the world, plus calendars.
United States Census
Look here for U.S. demographic data and census information, including statistics from past censuses, current population reports, Catalog of Products, news about Census 2000, and information on the Bureau of the Census.
United States Historical Census Data Browser
This helpful resource is a good place to visit for historical census statistics. The data presented here describes the people and the economy of the U.S. for each state and county from 1790 to 1960.
Urban Legends Reference Pages
A good source for confirming whether urban legends, in categories such as movies, television, and quotes, are true or false.
