Encyclopedia and Dictionaries

The Encyclopedia of Alabama
American Sign Language Dictionary
The Glossarist - Look up glossaries by subject, a great tool for anyone who needs an overall sense of vocabulary in a specific field
Glossary of Internet Terms
Information Please - a great source with almanacs, biographies, encyclopedia and dictionaries
Meanings and Origins of Phrases, Sayings, Cliches, and Quotes
Merriam Webster Dictionary Online - dictionary, thesaurus, word of the day, and word games
One Look Dictionaries - access to over 460 dictionaries including medical, foreign language etc.
Wikipedia
The World Factbook - Detailed Country Maps and Info