You can also limit a search by using its hierarchy of topics. Lycos will also enable you to search for sound and picture files. Another fun feature is its mapping function. You can locate your street address on a city map of your community. You can also ask it to search unrated sites, as well.
Green dots designate that the site is OK for kids.
These are lists developed by users who have investigated particular subjects. Its main directories are Computers and Internet, Education, Entertainment, Government, Health, Recreation, Reference, Regional, Science, Social Science, and Society and Culture. Each of these branches to more topical subdirectories to browse.