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Who won "The Voice" in 2012?

The final three contestants on season three of "The Voice" in 2012 were Terry McDermott, Cassadee Pope and Nicholas David. Pope pulled out the victory by performing the songs "Over You," "Steve McQueen" and "Cry" in the season three live finale.\nJermaine Paul won by performing the songs "I Believe I Can Fly," "God Gave Me You" and "Soul Man" in season two's finale. Juliet Simms was the runner-up in season two of "The Voice."

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Who is the author of the Geronimo Stilton book series?

Geronimo Stilton, a mouse who acts as the protagonist in Dami's series of fantasy stories, is not a typical heroic character. He is often frightened of challenges and makes humorous mistakes. He does not resort to violence when facing enemies or opponents in his stories but instead uses his wit and competitive style to thwart them and outsmart them. Author Elisabetta Dami aimed to show children who read her stories that courage can be achieved and possessed by those who face their fears and overcome them. Dami also sought to display multicultural ethics in a positive light, as Geronimo St..

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Where can you find a conversion chart for Delta Ceramcoat products?

The appearance of a particular color varies depending on the brand of paint. For example, one brand's shade of blue might be slightly darker than another. Paint conversion charts allow artists to compare colors from different brands and find the closest possible equivalent. For example, an artist who wants an exact match for orange paint from Brand X might have to mix red paint from Brand Y with yellow paint from Brand Z.

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What are some features of a Landmark Theatre?

Depending on which major city is closest, Landmark Theatres hosts various special events including independent film screenings or filmed performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Moviegoers can use the website's Location Finder to find the nearest theater and click on Special Events. The special podcast feature of Landmark Theatres offers a question and answer broadcast for the most recent movies. The podcast is available by clicking Listen under the Film Club podcast heading. Landmark Theatres also offers promotions. Until July 16, 2015, moviegoers can email filmclubpromo@landmarkth..

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Where can I watch the movie "What Women Want?"?

"What Women Want" is a romantic comedy film from 2000 starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei and Alan Alda. The film is about a chauvinistic advertising executive who gets into an accident and gains the ability to hear what women are thinking. Paramount released the movie on December 15, and it went on to gross over $180 million in the United States, becoming the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year.

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What is the story of Anne Frank?

Frank and her family went into hiding in July 1942 after her sister Margot received orders to report to a German work camp. They lived in an annex built into their father Otto's former office for two years with four other people. Before they went into hiding, Frank received a diary as a gift and used it to recount her life throughout the time in the annex, as well as quotes from her favorite authors and creative writing.\nIn 1944, the annex was discovered and its inhabitants were sent to Auschwitz. Anne and Margot died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp from typhus. In 1945 Otto retu..

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What are some popular Walt Disney characters?

Another popular Disney character is Cinderella. The movie "Cinderella" debuted in 1950 and is the story of a young woman whose stepmother mistreats her. Cinderella eventually marries a prince. Cinderella's popularity influenced everything from popular culture to fashion, and more than a half-century later, she remains a well-known and beloved Disney character.\nBefore "Cinderella," Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" introduced the world to another Disney princess, Snow White, and her lovable, if not dysfunctional, companions, the seven dwarfs. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs..

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What are some of the songs included on George Jones' "16 Biggest Hits" album?

"The Door" is one of the most popular songs on George Jones' "16 Biggest Hits." The song reached number one on the country-music Billboard charts in 1975. The album peaked at 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 2013 and was certified platinum by the RIAA on Aug. 14 of the same year. "16 Biggest Hits" received a rating of four out of five stars on AllMusic.com and has a customer rating of 4.6 out of five stars on Amazon.com as of 2015.

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What are some famous celebrity mansions?

Lopez and Anthony shared their Long Island and Hidden Hills estates until their separation in 2011. The couple's Long Island estate includes a pool, a movie theater, tennis courts and a recording studio. Similarly, Jordan's mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, has 56,000 square feet of living space with high ceilings in many rooms. Card tables and a wet bar are among the features in Jordan's home as well as a wine cellar and fitness center. Jordan's estate also features a full-sized basketball court, complete with power-controlled baskets and Jordan's logo painted in th..

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What happens in Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth"?

The witches' prophecy foretold that Macbeth would sit upon the throne of Scotland, but that the crown would eventually pass to Banquo's family. In Act III, Macbeth tries to short circuit this destiny by having Banquo and his son murdered in the night. The attack is only partly successful, with the contracted murderers ambushing and killing Banquo, but losing their torch and letting Fleance escape. The survival of Banquo's son seals the Scottish king's destiny and dooms him later in the play.\nWhile plotting multiple murders, Macbeth experiences a crisis of conscience. He co..

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