Hypothetical types of biochemistry hypothetical types of biochemistry are the different types of speculative biochemistries of alien life forms that differ radically from those known on Earth. It includes biochemistries that use elements other than carbon to construct primary cellular structures and/or use solvents besides water.Theories about extraterrestrial life based on these "alternative" biochemistries are common in science fiction. Hypothetical_types_of_biochemistry
Madison, Wisconsin Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.As of the 2000 census, Madison had a population of 208,054. Its 2007 estimated population was 228,775, making it the second largest city in Wisconsin, after Milwaukee, and the 82nd largest in the United States. Madison,_Wisconsin
Adultery Adultery is the voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and another person who is not his or her spouse, though in many places it is only considered adultery when a married woman has sexual relations with someone who is not her husband and in others it is only considered adultery when a married woman has sexual relations with someone without the permission of her husband. Adultery
Digital signature A digital signature or digital signature scheme is a type of asymmetric cryptography. For messages sent through an insecure channel, a properly implemented digital signature gives the receiver reason to believe the message was sent by the claimed sender. Digital signatures are equivalent to traditional handwritten signatures in many respects; properly implemented digital signatures are more difficult to forge than the handwritten type. Digital_signature
State fair A state fair is a competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. state's population. It is a larger version of a county fair, often including only exhibits or competitors that have won in their categories at the more-local county fairs.Originally a state fair was just a competitive exhibition of livestock in various competitions, the display of farm products which were not necessarily for sale, and the competition among various fair goers and participants in such categories as handicrafts, baked goods, jams and jellies, etc., State_fair
Lutefisk Lutefisk (lutfisk) ( in Southern Norway, in Central and Northern Norway, Sweden and the Swedish-speaking areas in Finland (lipeäkala in Finnish) is a traditional dish of the Nordic countries made from stockfish (air-dried whitefish) or dried/salted whitefish (klippfisk) and soda lye (lut). Its name literally means "lye fish", because it is made using caustic lye soda derived from potash minerals. Lutefisk
Sauk County, Wisconsin Sauk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,225. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo. Sauk County is included in the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area and in the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sauk_County,_Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Wisconsin Dells is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. It is located partially within four countiesAdams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic glacially-formed gorge that features striking sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin_Dells,_Wisconsin
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin Ashwaubenon () is a village in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 17,634, however many village signs still reflect the 1990 census figure of 17,777. Ashwaubenon is a suburb of Green Bay, Wisconsin and is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. Part of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is in Ashwaubenon. Ashwaubenon,_Wisconsin
Bellevue, Wisconsin Bellevue is a village in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It was a town and a census-designated place until it incorporated as a village on February 14, 2003. The area which became the village population was 11,828 in 2000. The state estimates the 2004 population to be 13,836, an increase of almost 17% in four years.Bellevue is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bellevue,_Wisconsin
Hobart, Wisconsin Hobart is a village in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,090 at the 2000 census. It was formerly known as the Town of Hobart, until the entire town incorporated as the Village of Hobart on May 13, 2002. Hobart is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.A small portion of the village is part of the unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) given the name Oneida. Hobart,_Wisconsin
Blooming Grove, Wisconsin Blooming Grove is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,768 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Hope is located in Blooming Grove. Blooming Grove will be dissolved and annexed into the City of Madison by 2027. Blooming_Grove,_Wisconsin
Burke, Wisconsin Burke is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,990 at the 2000 census. The town is set to be annexed by the City of Madison, the Village of De Forest, and the City of Sun Prairie by 2036. Burke,_Wisconsin
Watertown, Wisconsin Watertown is a city in Dodge and Jefferson Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Most of the city's population is in Jefferson County. Division Street, several blocks north of downtown, marks the county line. Watertown is the largest city in the Watertown-Fort Atkinson micropolitan area, which also includes Johnson Creek and Jefferson. The 2005 estimated population of the micropolitan area was 79,328. Watertown,_Wisconsin
Kronenwetter, Wisconsin Kronenwetter is a village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the largest village in area in Wisconsin. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census (while still a town) the population was 5,369. The 2007 population estimate for the village of Kronenwetter is 6,351. The residential community of Evergreen is located in the village. Kronenwetter,_Wisconsin
Oak Creek, Wisconsin Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 28,456 at the 2000 census. In 2007, its population was estimated at 35,223. Oak_Creek,_Wisconsin
Lakewood, Wisconsin Lakewood is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 875. Lakewood,_Wisconsin
Greenville, Wisconsin Greenville is a town located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,844 at the 2000 census. An estimate by the Wisconsin Department of Administration placed the population at 9,401 as of January 1, 2008. Greenville is in the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Statistical Area. Greenville,_Wisconsin
Lac La Belle, Wisconsin Lac La Belle is a village located mostly in Waukesha County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 329 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County. On March 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land in the Town of Ixonia in Jefferson County. The total population of the town was estimated at 340 in 2004 (338 in Waukesha County, 2 in Jefferson County). Lac_La_Belle,_Wisconsin
Chain O' Lakes-King, Wisconsin Chain O' Lakes-King is a census-designated place (CDP) in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,215 at the 2000 census. Since the area is unincorporated, it is governed by the Town of Farmington. The Wisconsin Veterans Home is located in King. Chain_O'_Lakes-King,_Wisconsin
Ferret The ferret is a domestic mammal of the type Mustela putorius furo. Ferrets are sexually dimorphic predators with males being substantially larger than females. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur, have an average length of approximately 20Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae (weasels) also have the word "ferret" in their common names, including an endangered species, the Black-footed Ferret. Ferret
Richard Bong State Recreation Area Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a unit of the state park system of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located in Kansasville, Kenosha County. This managed prairie contains of mountain bike trails. Other recreational activities include high power rocketry, dogsledding, falconry, ATV sports, land sailing, horseback riding, hunting, camping with amenities, including ultralight aviation. There is a wildlife preserve where great egrets, sandhill cranes, and great blue herons are known to nest. Richard_Bong_State_Recreation_Area
George MacDonald George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. Though no longer well known, his works (particularly his fairy tales and fantasy novels) have inspired admiration in such notables as W. H. Auden, J. George_MacDonald
Eau Claire, Wisconsin Eau Claire is a city located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 61,704 as of the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Eau Claire County, although a small portion of the city lies in neighboring Chippewa County. Eau Claire is the principal city of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Eau-Claire-Menomonie Combined Statistical Area. Eau_Claire,_Wisconsin
Peregrine Falcon The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the Peregrine, and historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is a large, crow-sized falcon, with a blue-gray back, barred white underparts, and a black head and "moustache". It can reach speeds over , making it the fastest animal in the world. Peregrine_Falcon
Racialism Racialism is an emphasis on race or racial considerations.Racialism entails a belief in the existence and significance of racial categories, but not necessarily in a hierarchy between the races, or in any political or ideological position of racial supremacy. Racialism
Indecent exposure This article is about the threatening behavior; see also Public indecency. "Indecent exposure" is typically not to be confused with Exhibitionism.Indecent exposure is the deliberate exposure by a person of a portion or portions of his or her own body under circumstances where such an exposure is likely to be seen as contrary to the local commonly accepted standards of decency , and may in fact be a violation of law. In some countries a breach of the standards of modesty is considered to be public indecency. Indecent_exposure
Pasty A pasty ( (the 'a' pronounced as in 'cat'), ), known in (West) Cornish dialect as teddy oggy/oggin or tiddy oggy/oggin, and sometimes as pastie in the United States, is a filled pastry case, commonly associated with Cornwall in the United Kingdom. It differs from a pie as it is made by placing the filling on a flat pastry shape, usually a circle, and folding it to wrap the filling, crimping the edge to form a seal. Pasty
Pulp (paper) Pulp is a dry fibrous material prepared by chemically or mechanically separating fibers from wood or fiber crops.Pulp can be either fluffy or formed into thick sheets. The latter form is used if the pulp must be transported from the pulp mill to a paper mill. Pulp_(paper)
Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus), also called the Varying Hare, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet and the marks its tail leaves. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks. Snowshoe_Hare
Aztalan State Park Aztalan State Park is a Wisconsin state park located just south of the town of Aztalan, Wisconsin at latitude N 43° 4' and longitude W 88° 52', and established in 1952. It was also designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The park covers 172 acres (0.72 or 70 ha) along the Crawfish River.Aztalan is the site of an ancient Native American settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. Aztalan_State_Park
Chronic wasting disease Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) of mule deer, whitetailed deer, elk (wapiti), and moose. TSEs are caused by unusual infectious agents known as prions. To date, CWD has been found mainly in cervids (members of the deer family). Chronic_wasting_disease
Governor of Wisconsin The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey in June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state. Prior to statehood, there were four Governors of Wisconsin Territory.The current governor is Jim Doyle, a Democrat, who was elected in 2002, defeating the incumbent Scott McCallum, and re-elected in 2006, defeating Congressman Mark Green. Governor_of_Wisconsin
List of capitals in the United States Washington, D.C. has been the capital of the United States since 1800. Eight other cities have served as the meeting place for Congress and are therefore considered to have once been the capital of the United States. In addition, each of the 50 U.S. states and several territories of the United States maintains its own capital. List_of_capitals_in_the_United_States
Wrightstown, Wisconsin Wrightstown is a village in in Brown and Outagamie Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,934 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the town of Wrightstown in Brown County. On February 28, 2002, the village annexed a portion of land within the adjacent town of Kaukauna in Outagamie County.Wrightstown is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. Wrightstown,_Wisconsin
Madison (town), Wisconsin Madison is a town (a minor civil division under Wisconsin law) in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,005 at the 2000 census. The town, although once larger, is now broken up into discontinuous fragments by the much larger City of Madison, and is set to go out of existence by 2022. Madison_(town),_Wisconsin
Crandon, Wisconsin Crandon is a city in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States; it is in the northeastern part of the state, about north of Green Bay. The population was 1,961 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Forest County and is the only incorporated community in the county. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Crandon. Crandon,_Wisconsin
Mosinee, Wisconsin Mosinee is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Wausau, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,063 at the 2000 census. The 2006 population estimate is 4,186 according to the Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center. Mosinee,_Wisconsin
Kaukauna (town), Wisconsin Kaukauna is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,142 at the 2000 census. In 1885, the adjacent City of Kaukauna was removed from the town when it incorporated. On February 28, 2002, parts of the town were annexed by Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Kaukauna_(town),_Wisconsin
Janesville, Wisconsin Janesville is a city in southern Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat of Rock County and the principal municipality of the Janesville, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 59,498. Janesville,_Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin Hudson is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,775. Its 2008 estimated population was 11,865. Hudson has experienced considerable growth in recent years because of its proximity to the Twin Cities. Hudson has been considered part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area since 2000. The village of North Hudson is located directly to the north of Hudson. Hudson,_Wisconsin