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What are some different types of coloring markers?

Mr. Sketch makes markers with a variety of fruit-inspired scents, such as apple, blueberry, grape and watermelon. It also makes markers with a variety of ice cream- and movie theater-inspired scents. Furthermore, Mr. Sketch manufactures a unique edition of holiday-inspired markers, which include candy cane and gingerbread scents, as of December 2015.

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What are some popular festivals in Ohio?

The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest was established in 1979. The festival takes place in downtown Columbus and features three stages of live jazz music by local, regional and international artists. The festival offers a selection of food and drinks, including ribs and chicken, and holds contests for the best barbecue sauce and the best ribs. Visitors can attend both the contests and festival free of charge.\nThe Ohio State Fair first started in 1850 and attracts more than 825,000 visitors each year, as of 2015. The 12-day long festival features animals, rides, exhibits, food, games, contests and conc..

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Who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall?

Maya Ying Lin's design was chosen from over 1,400 entries when the anonymous competition ended. At the time of selection, Lin, a native of Athens, Ohio, and a student at Yale University, was 21 years old. Lin's design was chosen for its meditative and non-political nature that harmonized well with the Washington Mall. The polished black granite was chosen to reflect the surrounding Constitutional Gardens and the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.

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What are some poems about the road less traveled?

Frost's poem begins where "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood." The speaker examines the roads closely and with some regret that he is unable to try both routes. He sees that one of the otherwise similar roads is more worn from travel and decides to "take the road less traveled by." He understands the impact his choice is likely to make in his life.\nMcCallum's poem is longer but documents the same struggle. His poem has a slightly different twist in that he speaks of having the choice between a road already taken and, therefore, more comfortable, and one never taken. The decision l..

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How do you draw a turkey?

Draw the bodyDraw a round circle for the body of the turkey. Toward the top of the circle, sketch in an upward curving line that does not quite meet up with the lines of the circle.Sketch in the neck and headAt the upward curving line in the circle, draw two vertical lines that rise above the circle. This represents the neck. At the top of the neck, draw a circle for the head that curves in and then back out to create cheeks.Outline the feathers and wingsDraw another circle, starting at the bottom of the body and curving up over the head and back down to the bottom of the body. As you draw the..

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What are some small house plans with a loft?

When crunched for space in a small house, the best idea is to look upward and compartmentalize. Reading spaces, closets and lofted sleeping areas are among the quick space-saving solutions. Small house plans and large families have sought for real life strategies that employ square footage creatively. They have resulted in compartmentalizing loft spaces. The lofts have been discovered to be beneficial to artists searching for creative space, family living and also homeowners with the desire for flexibility in planning for additional living space.\nHaving an idea of loft designs and the equipme..

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What are some popular Smurf names?

Out of 256 episodes of "The Smurfs," Papa Smurf has the most appearances, with 213 episodes. Papa Smurf is skilled at making magical spells and potions. Much older than the other Smurfs, Papa stands out with his red clothing and bushy white beard. Smurfette appears in 199 episodes and is Papa Smurf's second in command. Originally created by the Smurf's evil arch-rival Gargamel, Smurfette became good-natured with the help of Papa Smurf.\nBrainy Smurf wears large glasses and is boastful about his intelligence, although his actual knowledge often comes under scrutiny. Brainy appears in ..

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How do you draw a cartoon dragon?

Sketch out the skeletonFirst, draw the basic shape of the cartoon dragon. Sketch a circle for the head, and add two horizontal lines for facial measurements. Draw a line for the neck and a larger circle for the torso. Add simple guidelines for the front legs and a tail line. Finally, draw a guideline for the wing.Draw the faceBegin drawing the face with large eyes. Make sure to color in the pupils. Next, add guidelines for the horns and small details for the mouth. Sketch out the frills on the side of the face, and complete the horns.Draw the bodyStart to draw the torso, beginning at the neck ..

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What were the four types of plays that Shakespeare wrote?

While many of Shakespeare's plays have a romantic element, only a few are considered to be part of the romance category. The later comedies are grouped together into romance category because they all have the traditional happy ending. None of Shakespeare's tragedies, such as Romeo and Juliet, are considered romances because they do not have comedic element.

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What are some popular variations of the "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster?

The British Ministry of Information created the original "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster in 1939 as a part of a series designed for the purpose of maintaining morale during World War II. The posters were hung in public places such as shop windows and notice boards.\nThe "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster was never actually part of the campaign, as the Ministry had intended to use it only if Germany had invaded Great Britain. The government destroyed many of these posters at the end of the war. However, in 2000, a bookseller discovered a copy of the poster after he purchased some old books at an a..

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