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Look up: curiosity

  1. curiosity
    [n] - a state in which you want to learn more about something
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  2. Curiosity
    Cu`ri·os'i·ty (kū`rĭ*ŏs'ĭ*tȳ) noun ; plural Curiosities (- tĭz). [ Middle English curiouste , curiosite , Old French curioseté , curiosité , French curiosité
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/204

  3. curiosity
    wonder noun a state in which you want to learn more about something
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web

  4. Curiosity
    • (n.) The state or quality or being curious; nicety; accuracy; exactness; elaboration. • (n.) That which is curious, or fitted to excite or reward attention. • (n.) Disposition to inquire, investigate, or seek after knowledge; a desire to gratify the mind with new information or obje...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  5. curiosity
    (from the article `creativity`) A third crucial characteristic combines curiosity and problem seeking. Creative individuals seem to have a need to seek novelty and an ability to ... Play and curiosity are exhibited by many mammals and by some birds and figure importantly in the learning of numerous activities. Play is especially ... ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/170

  6. curiosity
    desire to know; inquisitive interest
    Found on http://www.eslgold.com/acad_vocab_defini

  7. Curiosity
    (film) `Curiosity` is a 2009 British short film written and directed by Toby Spanton. Plot: It tells the story of Mike and Emma who after witnessing a murderer moving a body bag enter into a game of cat and mouse when the killer realizes he has been seen. Cast: Background: Shot in June...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curiosity

  8. Curiosity
    (TV series) `Curiosity` is a show on Discovery Channel, and it will start airing in 2011. The host is Dan Riskin. According to the trailer, the show will deal with several modern mysteries known to man, such as the sinking of the Titanic. Episodes: Links:
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curiosity

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14 February 2012

This day in history:
/calendar/ February 14 is Valentine's Day. Although it is celebrated as a lovers' holiday today, with the giving of candy, flowers, or other gifts between couples in love, it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop. The first Valentine card grew out of this practice. The first true Valentine card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife. He was imprisoned in the Tower of London at the time. Cupid, another symbol of the holiday, became associated with it because he was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love and beauty. Cupid often appears on Valentine cards. read more

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