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Which hit songs dominated the 1980s?

Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" peaked at number one on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on Nov. 21, 1981, where it remained for 10 consecutive weeks, longer than any other number one single of the 1980s. The song became a workout anthem of the decade and remained popular beyond its chart-topping years.\nKim Carnes' raspy-voiced "Bette Davis Eyes" reached the number one Billboard singles spot on May 16, 1981, holding the spot for nine weeks. The song tied Diana Ross and Lionel Richie's "Endless Love" for the same number of weeks in the top spot. Ross and Richie's trac..

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What is the best way to study in an art appreciation class?

One method of studying for an art appreciation course is utilizing the "Charlotte Mason" method. This is a hands-on method that teaches the child why the art is to be appreciated. For example, Monet loved landscapes, and he painted many of them. One could simply explore the landscape around oneself in order to gain a better understanding of the works of Monet.\nFor others, however, the simple and trusted method of memorizing facts through creating flash cards for vocabulary is often the most stable method of studying for an art history class. Separating the flash cards with terms and organizin..

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What is the theme of "Cinderella?"

The story of "Cinderella" has gone by other names, including "The Little Glass Slipper," the story of Rhodopis, and "Ye Xian." The story of Rhodopis is identified as the earliest version of "Cinderella" and dates to the first century B.C.Despite the variations, nature is a strong theme in many "Cinderella" stories, particularly those in which the main character has some level of control over animals. However, in more modern versions of the story, morality and grace are primary themes and are shown through the main character's ability to achieve success through perseverance and positive be..

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To which religion does the Duggar family belong?

Independent Baptists are more conservative than the modern Baptist church. Some of the values of this religion include purity and modesty. The Duggar family avoids the use of birth control due to the belief that God is the one who should determine the number of children they have. The family also homeschools the children and supports chaperoned dates in accordance with their Independent Baptist views.

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How many albums does Susan Boyle have?

Boyle sang “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical “Les Miserables” for her audition for “Britain’s Got Talent.” The song is the title track on her first album, which is the best-selling debut album in British history, as of 2015. Her audition video has more than 300 million views on YouTube.\nBoyle’s 2010 album “The Gift” topped the record charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. In 2014, Boyle released the album “Hope,” featuring songs including Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and John Lennon’s ..

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What is "Gentleman of Rio en Medio"?

"Gentleman of Rio en Medio" concerns itself with miscommunication and deception. In the short story, traditional Latin American values clash with modern American beliefs about property and ownership. Both the narrator and Don Anselmo fail to understand each other's perspective, and both withhold key information about the sale and the property.\nThe narrator offers Don Anselmo more than the asking price for his land, but Don Anselmo interprets this as dishonesty and refuses. However, the narrator, who is also revealed to be one of the buyers, discovers that Don Anselmo believes that each t..

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Who is Manny Pacquiao?

In addition to his successful boxing career, Manny Pacquiao has served multiple terms as a congressman in his native Philippines. Pacquiao is also a singer. As of 2015, he has released two studio albums of his own and has collaborated with other artists. He also starred in a Philippine reality television series and in an American documentary. Pacquiao was born in 1978 and began his boxing career at the age of 16. His younger brother, Bobby, is a former professional boxer.

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Where is the fictional Shawshank prison?

Stephen King wrote "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption,” published in 1982. King is a resident of Maine and frequently uses the state as a setting in his novels. Other King stories that take place in Maine include "Salem's Lot," "It" and "Cujo." King's book was adapted in 1994 as "The Shawkshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Although nominated for seven Oscars, the film was a box office disappointment. "The Shawshank Redemption" has since become very popular, with critics often citing it as one of the greatest films ever made.

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When did Joyce Kilmer publish the poem "Trees"?

When Kilmer was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in December 1886, his parents named him Alfred Joyce Kilmer, but he stopped using Alfred after moving to New York City, around 1909. Kilmer started publishing his work in the Literary Digest, The New York Times, The Nation, and Town & Country, using his shortened name. Kilmer died in France in 1918 at age 31, during a World War I battle.

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What is the website for "UFO Files"?

"Hangar 1: The UFO Files" chronicles the archives kept by MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network, an independent UFO investigation organization. The program began on Feb. 28, 2014, on the History Channel's "H2" station. Go Go Luckey Productions produces the program. Episodes that premiered include "Presidential Encounters," "Crashes and Cover-ups," "Extreme Close Encounters," "Far Side of the Moon" and "UFOs Over Texas."

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