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One Piece (manga and anime series) One Piece Long-running Japanese manga and anime following Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search the world's greatest treasure, the One Piece.

One-X — second studio album by Three Days Grace One-X One-X is the 2006 second studio album by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace, produced by Howard Benson. Known for darker themes and hit singles like "Animal I Have Become" and "Ri…

Oni: Japanese folkloric creatures and other uses of the name Oni Oni (鬼) are prominent figures in Japanese folklore; the word also names places, works of fiction, a video game, and contemporary artists. This article outlines meanings, traits, hi…

Onionhead (1958 film) Onionhead Onionhead is a 1958 American World War II comedy‑drama directed by Norman Taurog, starring Andy Griffith, Walter Matthau and Felicia Farr, adapted from Weldon Hill's novel and rele…

Only Human (Dina Carroll album) Only Human Only Human is the 1996 second studio album by British singer Dina Carroll, released on Mercury. It continued her blend of pop, soul and adult contemporary songs and remains her mos…

Onward Onward (or onwards) — an English adverb and adjective meaning toward the future or continuing movement; variants, grammar, origin, idioms, and notable cultural uses including title…

Open content: definition, licenses, history and practical uses Open content Open content is creative material made available for anyone to use, modify and share under an open license. This article explains what it is, how it works, its history, common exam…

Open Road The open road: a literal stretch of roadway and a wider cultural symbol of freedom, travel and possibility; covers road types, history, uses, safety, planning, technology and envir…

Open Season Open Season: a term for regulated hunting periods, an animated film franchise, and a figurative expression; covers definitions, wildlife management, legal controls, cultural uses a…

Open world (video games) Open world Open world design lets players explore large virtual environments and pursue goals non‑linearly. It emphasizes player freedom, emergent play, and systems that support exploration a…

OpenOffice Calc: Overview, features, compatibility and history OpenOffice Calc OpenOffice Calc is the spreadsheet component of the OpenOffice suite. This article describes its features, file-format support, platform availability, licensing and typical uses.

OpenOffice Impress (presentation software) OpenOffice Impress OpenOffice Impress is the presentation component of the OpenOffice/Apache OpenOffice suite. It provides slide design, animations, export to PDF and multiple file formats, plus temp…

OpenOffice Writer — the word processor of Apache OpenOffice OpenOffice Writer OpenOffice Writer is the word-processing application included with the OpenOffice suite. It supports the OpenDocument format, multiple platforms, common office features, and compat…

Operation Crossbow (1965 film) Operation Crossbow 1965 British World War II thriller directed by Michael Anderson, starring Sophia Loren and George Peppard; a dramatized account of Allied efforts against Germany's V-weapons progra…

Optimus Prime — leader of the Autobots Optimus Prime Optimus Prime is the heroic leader of the Autobots from the Transformers franchise, known for his courage, transformation into a truck, and role across toys, animation, comics and…

Ora — debut studio album by Rita Ora (2012) Ora (Rita Ora album) Ora is the 2012 debut studio album by British singer Rita Ora, released on Roc Nation. It spawned several singles including the UK number-one "How We Do (Party)" and established he…

Orochimaru (Naruto) — Profile, Abilities, History, and Legacy Orochimaru (Naruto) Orochimaru is a major antagonist in Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto series: a former Konoha ninja turned rogue scientist, known for his snake-themed techniques, immortality experiments,…

Oscar the Grouch: Sesame Street's Cantankerous Muppet Oscar the Grouch Oscar the Grouch is a grumpy Muppet from Sesame Street known for living in a trash can, teaching about emotions and differences, and being performed for decades by Caroll Spinney.

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (Hey! Fight! Cheer Squad) Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan is a rhythm game for the Nintendo DS where a male cheer squad helps people by performing rhythm routines. It inspired sequels, a Western spin‑off and a lastin…

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an early animated character created for Universal in 1927; he influenced Mickey Mouse, changed hands legally, and was later reacquired and revived by Dis…

Otogizōshi: Japanese illustrated short stories of the Muromachi period Otogizōshi Otogizōshi are a diverse group of illustrated short prose narratives produced in Japan mainly during the Muromachi period (c.1392–1573). They range from folktales to religious and…

Otra Cosa — Julieta Venegas (2010 album) Otra Cosa Otra Cosa is the fifth studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas, released March 16, 2010. A Spanish-language pop record that blends acoustic and electronic texture…

Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981–1991 Our Band Could Be Your Life A concise, readable account of Michael Azerrad’s book chronicling the U.S. independent rock underground of the 1980s and early 1990s, its bands, DIY culture, and influence on alter…

Our Version of Events — Emeli Sandé’s debut studio album Our Version of Events Debut album by Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, released 13 February 2012 on Virgin Records. A soul- and pop-infused record that produced multiple singles and significant UK…

Ouran High School Host Club A romantic-comedy manga and anime by Bisco Hatori that satirizes shōjo and reverse-harem conventions through a cross-dressed scholarship student and an eccentric club of wealthy ho…

Out of the Game (Rufus Wainwright album) Out of the Game Out of the Game is the seventh studio album by Rufus Wainwright, released in 2012. Produced with Mark Ronson, it blends pop, rock and vintage pop influences and marks a shift towar…

Outcast of Redwall A 1995 fantasy novel by Brian Jacques; the eighth book in the Redwall series, set in the same world of anthropomorphic animals and exploring exile, courage, and belonging.

Outsider in the White House A political memoir by Bernie Sanders and Huck Gutman tracing Sanders’s career, ideas, publication history and the book’s themes, including its treatment of gun policy and populist…

Over the Rainbow: origin, context, and cultural legacy Over the Rainbow A comprehensive encyclopedia entry on the song “Over the Rainbow”: its creation for The Wizard of Oz, musical traits, film context, critical honors, wartime resonance, and enduring…

Overdose (EP) — Exo Overdose (EP) Overdose is Exo's second extended play, released May 7, 2014 in Korean and Chinese editions by S.M. Entertainment. The title track emphasized a darker pop-R&B sound and reinforced…

Overexposed (Maroon 5 album) Overexposed (album) Overexposed is Maroon 5's fourth studio album, released June 26, 2012. It represents a deliberate shift toward mainstream pop, produced with several hitmakers and featuring singles…

Overlord (novel series) Overlord is a Japanese dark-fantasy isekai light novel series by Kugane Maruyama, illustrated by so-bin, adapted into manga and anime and noted for its world-building and morally a…

Ovo je Balkan: Milan Stanković's Eurovision 2010 Song for Serbia Ovo je Balkan Overview of Ovo je Balkan, Milan Stanković's 2010 Eurovision entry for Serbia: a pop track with Balkan motifs that placed 13th with 72 points, and its promotion, reception and stag…

Oxford English Dictionary A historical dictionary published by Oxford University Press that records the development, meanings, and usage of English words over time.

OXO (video game) OXO is a 1952 computer version of tic-tac-toe created by Alexander S. Douglas for the EDSAC; an early example of interactive computing and human–computer interaction research.

Oz (programming language) Oz is a multiparadigm language and research platform combining functional, logic, object-oriented and concurrent/constraint programming. It is used in teaching and research and imp…

Ozymandias — Shelley's sonnet on impermanence and power Ozymandias An overview of Percy Bysshe Shelley's sonnet 'Ozymandias': its form, themes of ruin and hubris, historical sources tying the name to Ramesses II, and the poem's lasting literary in…

Pack-in game (bundled video game) Pack-in game A pack-in game is a video game bundled with a console to demonstrate features, teach controls, and add consumer value. This article explains characteristics, history, notable examp…

Paddington Bear Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond in 1958, is a polite Peruvian bear in children's books, television and films. Known for his duffle coat, red hat, suitcase and love of marm…

Panama Papers A major 2015 leak of law-firm records that exposed offshore companies, triggered worldwide investigations, and intensified debate over secrecy, tax abuse, and transparency.

Pandora Hearts (manga and anime series) Pandora Hearts Pandora Hearts is a dark fantasy mystery manga by Jun Mochizuki, collected in 24 volumes and adapted into a 2009 anime. It follows Oz Vessalius as he uncovers secrets tied to the A…

Paper Mario (Nintendo 64 video game) Paper Mario Paper Mario is a 2000 role-playing/platform hybrid for the Nintendo 64, developed by Intelligent Systems. It pairs a paper-themed visual style with turn-based battles that reward t…

Paperback (softcover book): types, construction, history and uses Paperback An accessible overview of paperback books: their materials, binding methods, varieties (mass-market and trade), history, advantages, limitations and environmental considerations.

Paquita: 19th-century Romantic ballet and its surviving classical variations Paquita Paquita is a two-act Romantic ballet first staged in Paris in 1846. Known for its plot of lost nobility and for Marius Petipa's enduring additions, it remains influential in classi…

Parable of Drawing in the Net (Matthew 13:47–52) Parable of Drawing in the Net A concise encyclopedic account of Jesus' Parable of Drawing in the Net (Matthew 13:47–52): text summary, context in Matthew 13, interpretations about judgment and separation, and i…

Parable of the Friend at Night (Importunate Neighbor) Parable of the Friend at Night A New Testament parable in Luke 11:5–8 teaching persistence. It contrasts human reluctance with the value of perseverance in requests and is commonly applied to prayer, hospitality…

Parachutes (Coldplay album) Debut studio album by English rock band Coldplay, released in 2000. Introduced the band's melodic, melancholic sound and produced singles such as "Yellow", "Shiver" and "Trouble".

Paradise (George Ezra song) A concise encyclopedia entry on George Ezra's 2018 single "Paradise": creation, style, release, chart performance and themes, with notable appearances and production details.