Users can turn to online field guides for help with identifying more than 4,000 plant and animal species of North America. The database includes birds, butterflies, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, seashells, wildflowers, trees and more, plus in-depth coverage of the natural habitats of the United States and Canada. Today's rules of etiquette may be less formal than in days past, but site creator Abigail Grotke would rather not think about that. Grotke answers contemporary quandaries with essays from her library of advice and etiquette books dating back to 1822. Check advice on intimacy to in-laws.
Some tips hold up remarkably well.
The rest are entertaining. Web Watch is compiled from wire services and staff reports.