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    *In modern colloquial English, a ''mystery'' is a subgenre of detective fiction (see mystery fiction).
  • ''Mystery!'' is a PBS program showing United KingdomBritish detective fiction series.
  • Also in modern colloquial English, a ''mystery'' is something which is unknown.
  • Originally ''mystery'' was a religionreligious term. Thus the Sacred Mysteries were rites into which only the initiated were admitted, lest they become the object of ridicule. See also Mystery religion.
  • Another sense of the word ''mystery'' is defined by the Catholic Encyclopedia as "a supernatural truth ... that of its very nature lies above the finite intelligence".
  • In medieval Britain, ''mystery'' meant a craft, trade or profession. Thus an apprentice to one of the guilds would be said to be learning the mysteries of that guild.
  • Both of the above meanings: supernatural truth or trade may be the origin of the name mystery play applied to a form of religious drama.
  • ''Mystery'' is the name of a list of chess engineschess engine. See Mystery (chess).
  • ''Mystery'' is also one of the four cats belonging to Emily Strange. (see Mystery Strange)
  • ''Mystery'' is a Canadian digital television channel devoted to mystery and suspense television shows. Owned and operated by CanWest Global.disambig !da:Mysteriumde:Mysteriumid:Mis terinl:Mysterie DEBUG REDIRECT (mystery)
  • Websites


    The LostStories Channel
    Knowledge resource center harmonizing the truths discovered in the pursuit of philosophy, theology, history, science, the arts, and the humanities.
    http://www.loststories.net/

    Cozy Book Cellar
    Cozy used books at Cozy prices! Specializing in Cozy, Female Sleuth mysteries and British mysteries, SCI-FI, Fantasy, and Young Adult.
    http://www.cozybookcellar.com/

    Three Sisters Mysteries - Murder Mystery Party Service
    Three Sisters Mysteries is a Murder Mystery Party Service, we organize and coordinate murder mystery parties (as well as other themed events) for any type of social event or gathering!
    http://www.mysteries-inc.com/

    MysteryNet's Kids Mysteries
    Solve fun and challenging mysteries, learn a magic trick, and enter a mystery writing contest.
    http://kids.mysterynet.com/

    PBS Online
    This Web site from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) features companion Web sites for nearly 250 PBS programs and specials, as well as seven online neighborhoods that aggregate content by genre and interest.
    http://www.pbs.org

    Unsolved Mysteries
    Real mysteries and crimes are reenacted and detailed for viewers to send in information. Over 270 cases solved.
    http://www.unsolved.com/

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