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What are some resources for lists of old television shows?

Classic television shows appeared in the United States after the Second World War, when home television sets became popular in the country. American consumers had mostly relied on newspapers and radio before that time. In 1947, the Radio Corporation of America bulk produced a seven-inch television set, and one million had sold by 1949. By the year 1950, there were 10 million television sets in U.S. homes.

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Does "Ring-Around-the-Rosie" refer to the Black Plague?

According to some theories, the rosy ring referenced in the rhyme's title and lyrics refers to the circular red rash that is a symptom of bubonic plague. These theories further explain that the "pocket full of posies" refers to the flowers some people kept on hand during the plague in order to ward off the disease or cover the smell of death. However, other versions of the rhyme say "roses" rather than "rosie," making both this and the reference to posies an innocent reference to flowers without apparent double meaning.

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What are some award-winning Newbery books?

In the U.S., the Newbery and the Caldecott Medals are regarded as the two most prestigious awards in children's literature. Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, the John Newbery Medal is given to the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Named for an 18th century English publisher, the Newbery Medal is the oldest children's book award in the world.\nIn 1934, "Invincible Louisa: The Story of the Author of Little Women" by Cornelia Meigs was awarded the Newbery..

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Where can you listen to good oldies music for free?

Pandora and TuneIn offer users the option of creating an account that allows members to save favorite stations and personalize their listening experience. Membership is free, as of 2015. Pandora's free membership option plays ads intermittently during the listening period. An upgrade feature is offered for members who don't want to listen to ads. The membership fee is $4.99 per month or $54.89 per year.\n\nPandora has a "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" feature for every song. Members can like songs that they want to play more often and dislike songs that they don't want played at a..

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Is the Venice Theatre in Venice, Florida, famous?

The current Venice Theatre was established in 1973, in the former gym of the Kentucky Military Institute. The theater has since gone on to host the AACT World Fest.The Venice Theatre was originally called the Venice Little Theatre, but changed its name with board support in 2008. In 2015, the theater became home to a production of Hair put on by an original Broadway cast member.

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Where can you find out what happened yesterday on "The View"?

To view the summaries, navigate to ABC.Go.com. On the menu bar at the top of the page, click on Shows and then on All Shows. Click on the thumbnail image for “The View,” and then click on Episodes at the top left of the page.\nThe first episode of “The View” aired on August 11, 1997. The show has entertained famous guests such as President Barack Obama. “The View” has won three Daytime Emmy Awards as of 2015.

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What are some well-known biographies of painters?

"Matisse the Master" documents a life lived with agonizing self-doubt while the great Matisse created enduring works that continue to attract flocks of people to museums around the world.\n"Renoir, My Father," by acclaimed film director Jean Renoir, tells the story of his father, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the great Impressionist painters. Besides being a superlative biography, it is also a touching father and son story.\n"Warhol" chronicles the life of Pop Art icon Andy Warhol. Notorious for his repetitious prints of soup cans, dollar bills and Marilyn Monroe, Warhol was also a pioneer of ..

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How many DVDs are in the Acorn Online Catalog?

Acorn offers its customers a physical catalog, in addition to the online catalog. To receive a physical copy of the catalog, customers must visit the About Us section of Acorn's website, click Request a Catalog and fill out the pop-up form.\nAlong with DVDs, Acorn provides a streaming video service that offers material in a fashion similar to Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video. Some of its DVD titles are also available in Blu-ray.

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Where can you watch Geo TV Live for free?

Geo TV is a Pakistani television network that offers Geo News, Geo Entertainment and Geo Super, as of 2015. Geo Entertainment is an Urdu language entertainment channel that features serial dramas, movies and talk shows. Some programs on Geo Entertainment include “Ishqaway,” “The Nadia Khan Show” and “Rishton Ki Dor.” Geo News is a 24-hour news channel that offers national, international, sports and business news.

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Who would win in a Goku vs. Ryu fight?

The major difference between Goku and Ryu concerns their enemies and battles. Goku fights planetary threats and alien super-beings, whereas Ryu enters martial arts tournaments against other humans and enhanced humans. Furthermore, Goku has the ability to level up his powers interminably, reaching godlike forms known as "Super-Saiyan." Additionally, there are multiple tiers to the "Super-Saiyan" level, which further makes a battle with Ryu look very lopsided.

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