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Did O. Henry win any awards?

The O. Henry Prize Stories is an annual collection of the best stories written in English and published in Canadian and American magazines. Starting in 2003, the collection has been dedicated to a writer who has made a significant contribution to the art of the short stories; it was first dedicated to the Canadian writer Mavis Gallant. The O. Henry Prize Stories were first established by the Twilight Club in New York in 1918, eight years after the death of William Porter, whose pen name was O. Henry.

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How has Paddington Bear changed over time?

Paddington Bear has gained world-wide popularity. Michael Bond's 26 Paddington books have been translated into over 40 languages and has sold over 35 million copies, according to The Guardian. In the 1970s, Paddington starred in a puppet-animation series for the BBC, and in the 1990s, he appeared in a cartoon series.\nIn 2012, Paddington was voted best animated character of all time by the British Animation Awards. A feature film called "Paddington" was released in 2014, and gained two BAFTA award nominations in 2015. Besides books, film and television, Paddington Bear's other incarn..

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Where can you find pictures of "Star Wars" characters?

The “Star Wars” films are based in a galaxy described as “far, far away” and features battles between good and evil. As of September 2015 six feature films from the series have been released. The first film in the series became a worldwide phenomenon followed by two sequels. The prequel trilogy films in the series received mixed reviews, while the original films received positive reviews. All six “Star Wars” films became a box office success and were nominated for or won Academy Awards.\n“Star Wars” has also expanded its franchise to other medias such as video games and books...

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Who was Beardsley?

Born in Sussex, England, Aubrey Beardsley had a strong talent in drawing from early childhood, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Making a living as a clerk, his only professional instruction in drawing was through evening classes at the Westminister School of Art in 1891.\nIn 1893, Beardsely was commissioned to draw a new edition of Le Morte D'Arthur and then was appointed art editor and illustrator for The Yellow Book in 1894. He also illustrated Oscar Wilde's Salome, which boosted his career.\nIn 1895, Beardsely was dismissed from The Yellow Book for his involvement and beliefs..

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Is Johnny Mathis American?

The fourth of seven children, Mathis grew up in San Francisco, where he studied voice from Bay Area voice teacher Connie Cox. Also a star high jumper, hurdler and basketball player in high school, Mathis obtained an athletic scholarship at San Francisco State University with the intent of becoming an English and physical education teacher. An executive of Columbia Records signed him up after hearing him sing at a local night club. His 1958 album "Johnny’s Greatest Hits" spent a record 491 consecutive weeks on Billboard's top 100 albums. As of November 2015, Mathis continues to perform, ..

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What kind of movies are available to watch on YouTube?

The majority of free movies that have been legally uploaded to YouTube are obscure B-movies. However, notable exceptions include the critically acclaimed "St.Vincent," starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray, the documentaries "American Meth," "At the Edge of the World" and "Touching the Void," and horror movies like "Aaah!! Zombies!!," "Nosferatu" and "Night of the Living Dead."\nIf a user uploads a movie illegally, it is normally taken down within a few days. However, viewers may be able to catch a new release before it is removed, but they should be prepared for poor quality. The bulk of ..

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Who is Dr. Wayne Dyer?

Dyer was born in Detroit, Mich., on May 10, 1940, and lived in an orphanage until he was 10 years old. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962 and received his doctoral degree in educational\ncounseling from Wayne State University.\nAs of 2014, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has more than 30 books in his catalog, including “Manifest Your Destiny,” “There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem” and “Wisdom of the Ages.” His books “The Power of Intention,” “Inspiration,” “10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace,” "Change Your Thoughts — Change Your Life,” “Excuse..

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Where can you play Lil Boosie music?

The southern rapper Lil Boosie, also known as Boosie Badazz, released his first studio album "Youngest of da Camp" in 2000, at the age of 17. In 2009, he founded his own record label: Bad Azz Entertainment. He signed to Atlantic Records in 2013, and two years later released "Touch Down 2 Cause Hell," his sixth studio album, and first release with Atlantic. His music has attracted more than 419,000 listeners on Last.fm, and his 2008 mixtape "The Return of Mr. Wipe Me Down" has amassed over 100,000 downloads on Datpiff.com.

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Where can you watch the full Jupiter Ascending movie?

"Jupiter Ascending" was released to movie theaters on Feb. 6, 2015. Digital media sites such as Amazon, Google Play and iTunes allow individuals to search through a wide range of movies, offering options to purchase and/or rent particular movies. "Jupiter Ascending" is available on digital media sites so the movie can be downloaded or streamed on a personal computer, television or media device. Renting the movie on a DVD or Blu-Ray through Redbox is another option for people that have Redbox locations nearby.

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What are the first three books in the "Harry Hole" series?

The "Harry Hole" series revolves around the investigations of an Oslo-based detective. The books are highly popular due to how likable the main character is. Profoundly human, and deeply flawed with serious authority issues, the main character is one that readers sympathize with and can relate to on a personal level. The first book in the series was published in 1997, and the most recent book, as of 2015, is "Police," published in 2013.

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