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What instrument does Sherlock Holmes play?

As a character in "The Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes fortifies his image as a mysterious, intelligent and cunning character by playing the violin. Holmes takes violin playing seriously and selects a Stradivarius, one of the most iconic and high-quality violin brands in the world. In keeping with the character, actors playing the part of Holmes appear onscreen with the violin. For the second series of the Sherlock Holmes television show, actor Benedict Cumberbatch appears in several scenes playing the violin. According to the BBC, Cumberbatch learned to play some notes and melodi..

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What are the tragic flaws in the characters of Antigone and Oedipus Rex?

Oedipus had been warned of his fate: he was destined to kill his father and marry his mother. He did not know who they were, but in his own feelings of self-sufficiency, he sought to escape his fate without trying to find the identity of his parents. He had so much pride in his ability to thwart his fate that he did not even think it was a possibility that the man he killed was his father. In the same vein, it never occurred to him that this older woman he married was his mother. In his pride he believed he was able to make things right and despite the warnings given him, he was determined to ..

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How can you pre-order movie tickets on your mobile device?

Fandango and Movie Tickets are mobile and online services usable from almost any device with an Internet connection. Both are available as apps for Apple and Android phones and tablets.Search filmsBoth apps provide a search field which users must enter data into. Users can search by showtime, by theater, by area code and by a number of other filters that help them to find showings in their area and which match their interests.Select a showtimeThe next step is for users to click on the showtime and movie they wish to see. This will bring them to a menu which allows them to select the number of ..

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What are names of some Greek gods?

Zeus, Poseidon and Hades are brothers, the children of the Titans, Cronus and Rhea. Zeus' symbol and weapon is the thunderbolt, which he throws when he is unhappy. Poseidon's symbol is the trident. When he is unhappy, he causes earthquakes. Hades lives in the underworld and rules over the dead.\nAres, the god of war, is the son of Zeus and his wife and sister, Hera. Athena, who sprang fully grown from Zeus' head, is the goddess of wisdom.\nApollo and Artemis are twins, the children of Zeus and Leto. Apollo is the god of the sun, light, truth and healing. Artemis is the goddess o..

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When did Gothic fiction start?

Gothic fiction is a combination of fiction, Romanticism and elements of horror. Though Gothic fiction originated in the mid-18th century, its most famous works were written in the early 19th century, including Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and the tales and poems of American author Edgar Allan Poe. Other well-known authors of Gothic fiction include Charlotte Brontë, Ann Radcliffe, Bram Stoker and Jane Austen, who wrote the Gothic novel "Northanger Abbey."

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When did Barry and Linda Gibb get married?

Barry Gibb skyrocketed to fame as a member of the Bee Gees, which he formed with his younger brothers Maurice and Robin. Perhaps best known for their contributions to the chart-topping soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever" - which included the hit singles "Staying Alive," "Night Fever" and "How Deep Is Your Love" - the Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. In addition to his work with the Bee Gees, Gibb produced albums for Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick and Kenny Rogers.

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Why is Bill Gates so important to the history of computers?

In 1973, Gates attended Harvard University and developed a version of a programming language for the first microcomputer. During his junior year, Gates wanted to devote full-time attention to Microsoft and left Harvard. Along with his childhood friend, Paul Allen, Gates began developing software for personal computers. Gates had a vision that computers would be a valuable tool for homes and offices.\nAs the computer industry began to grow, IBM decided to create its own personal computers. When seeking computer software, IBM approached Microsoft, and the two companies collaborated. This collabo..

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How good are reviews for Cinemark 18 in Webster, Texas?

According to reviewers, the theatre offers refreshments including popcorn, hot dogs, fries and soft drinks; however, they are expensive. Tickets to movies showing at Cinemark 18 are around $10, but on Tuesdays, discounted tickets for $5.50 can be purchased. One important detail about the theatre listed by a reviewer is that the movie showing in each room is not listed outside, so it is important to pay attention.

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Where do you get digital copy codes for free?

Enter these codes into select streaming sites such as UltraViolet, iTunes and Flixster, and then download your free digital copy. The code becomes invalid after being used.\nCertain streaming companies offer special promotional deals that require the download of DVD conversion software that let users obtain a limited number of free digital copy conversions. In 2013, Flixster let its customers convert five DVDs to digital copies. Vudu conducted a similar deal, but limited its conversions to one.\nAnother way to obtain free digital copies is to subscribe to iTunes, Flixster, Amazon.com, Google P..

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Where can you find the Syracuse University basketball TV schedule online?

To view the TV schedule on Cuse.com, visit the site's homepage, and place the cursor over Schedules. On the drop-down menu that appears, click on Basketball under either the Men's Sports or Women's Sports heading. The schedule includes the time of each game and the channel.\nTo view the TV schedule on Syracuse.com, visit the site's homepage and click Menu. On the drop-down menu that appears, place the cursor over Sports. On the next menu that appears, click TV schedule. The schedule groups sports by the day and the type of sport, and it includes each game's time and ch..

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