The Crystal Reference Factfinder database currently contains over 7 million individual facts relating to all points of knowledge, arranged in tabular form.
Broad headings of subjects include:
The Universe
The cosmos, constellations, solar systems, space exploration
The Earth
Physical Geography, geology, natural phenomena
The Environment
Climate, pollution, flora and fauna, conservation
Natural History
Animals & plants
Human Beings
Development of man, the body, medicine, nutrition
World History
Chronology, royalty and lineage, wars and conflicts, exploration, revolution, political leaders
Human Geography
World facts and figures, individual country facts and figures, heads of state, country histories
Society
Social institutions, armed forces, social structures, world political structures, economic information
Religion
World religions, history, religious calendars and symbols
Communications
Transportation, distances, road signs, air transport, airlines, world time, airports, telecommunications, world languages, alphabets, sign language, fonts and typefaces, common abbreviations, media & news agencies, broadcasting agencies.
Science & Technology
Mathematics & formulae, measurement and conversion, physics, chemistry, technology advances, major innovations, computers, famous scientists.
Arts and Culture
Literature, famous novelists, literature prizes and winners, famous poets, poetry prizes and winners, famous playwrights, Shakespeare's plays, theatre personalities, theatre prizes, musicals, film and television personalities, film and television awards, including Oscars, Cannes Film Festival, and BAFTA awards, international film festivals, musical symbols, musical keys and scales, world orchestras, musical instruments, famous composers, operatic works, opera singers, jazz personalities, pop/rock groups and personalities, international music festivals, national anthems, dance personalities, ballets, dance companies, design personalities, fashion designers, clothes care, international clothing sizes, pattern sizes, architects, artists, art prizes, sculptors, photographers, fine art, museums, newspapers, advertising, and television
Knowledge
Museums and art galleries, presidents of Royal Academy & Royal Society, Nobel prizewinners, world universities
Sports & Recreation
Olympic Games venues and medal tables, Commonwealth Games venues and medal tables, world records, sports personalities, governing bodies in sport, history and winners of world championships, Olympic Games, Cup and national championships in the following sports and disciplines (where applicable):
Angling, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Biathlon, Billiards, Bobsleigh/Tobogganning/Luge, Bowls, Boxing, Canoeing, Chess, Contract Bridge, Cricket, Croquet, Cross Country Running, Curling, Cycling, Cyclo-Cross, Darts, Equestrian Events, Fencing, Football (American), Football (Association), Football (Australian), Football (Gaelic), Gliding, Golf, Greyhound Racing, Gymnastics, Handball, Hang Gliding, Hockey, Horse Racing, Hurling, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Judo, Karate, Lacrosse, Modern Pentathlon, Motor Cycling, Motor Racing, Netball, Orienteering, Polo, Powerboat Racing, Rackets, Real Tennis, Roller Skating, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Shooting, Skiing, Snooker, Softball, Speedway, Squash, Surfing, Swimming and Diving, Table Tennis, Tennis (Lawn), Tenpin Bowling,Trampolining, Tug of War, Volleyball, Walking, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling,Yachting.
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