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What power did Medusa have?

The exact details of Medusa's birth are inconsistent throughout Greek mythology, but most sources claim that Medusa was born an exceedingly pretty girl with beautiful flowing locks of hair. This made Athena jealous. When Poseidon seduced Medusa in the virgin goddess' temple, Athena became enraged and transformed her into a gorgon, causing Medusa's hair to become snakes. Later, the hero Perseus would be tasked with capturing Medusa's head, which he would accomplish with Athena's aid. Her head still turned living creatures that viewed it into stone. Athena flayed Medusa&..

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What is a summary of the book "Judy Moody Gets Famous"?

Judy Moody is known for her mood swings. In her quest for notoriety, Judy therefore becomes particularly peeved when Jessica wins the spelling bee. Judy realizes that she will not acquire fame through spelling, so she must stand out another way.Judy tries to disguise a smashed cherry pit as one from George Washington's famed tree, until a classmate accidentally swallows it. She then tries to use her cat, Mouse, as a vehicle to fame, but that backfires when a contest photo omits all but Judy's elbow and the winner announcement misspells her name. However, when she befriends a sick chi..

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What is the summary of the "Three Little Pigs"?

The wolf tries to gain entry to the house by asking to come in, but the first pig, which lives in a house made of hay, refuses. The wolf responds by blowing the house down and then eating the first pig. The wolf then goes to the next pig's house, which is made of twigs. The second pig believes he is safe from the wolf because he made his house from twigs instead of hay. However, the wolf is also able to blow down the house made of twigs and the second pig is eaten up.When the wolf comes to the third pig's house, which is made of brick, he fails to blow the house down. The wolf become..

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How can you watch free scary movies?

Some public domain websites also allow visitors to watch a variety of classic horror films. These websites provide free access to movies that have expired copyrights or are provided by the owners for public viewing. Most public domain movies are also available for offline viewing. Public domain websites also provide access to other free content, such as TV shows and documentaries.\nCrackle provides films through an exclusive partnership with Sony. It offers the option of creating an account to access more features, such as creating a watchlist and sharing videos with friends on Facebook. Crack..

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What are Aristotle's three unities of drama?

The unities are meant to focus on verisimilitude in drama, which requires that the drama takes on a closer to truth approach and represents what could only be possible in real life. Unity of time demands that plays should be confined to a short period of time or within 24 hours. For example, "Oedipus Rex" occurs in an hour and a half. The second Aristotelian unity, unity of place, emphasizes the use of a single locale, such as one city or town. In addition, unity of action limits the play to a single plot.

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What are the similarities between "Beowulf" and "The 13th Warrior"?

The creators of both "Beowulf" and "The 13th Warrior" structure the tales as historic representations, even though both works are fictional. The main similarity between them is the story itself.\nThough the details of the plot differ greatly, they both tell the tale of warriors who fight on behalf of King Hrothgar, wise ruler of the Danes, to defeat an evil which attacks them at home. In "Beowulf," this evil is the monster Grendel and his mother. In "Eaters of the Dead" and "The 13th Warrior," Grendel and his mother are part of a race of cannibalistic savages.\nThe narration of "The 13th Warri..

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Who is DC rapper Wale?

Wale was born in 1984, the son of Nigerian immigrants. Raised mostly in the D.C. suburbs, he attended three different colleges before deciding to focus fully on his music career. Wale caught the attention of a D.C. DJ in 2003, and local airplay eventually led to a spot in the Source’s Unsigned Hype column. After releasing albums on prominent indie labels, Wale eventually sparked a major label bidding war, signing to Interscope and releasing “Attention Deficit,” his major label debut, in 2009.\nWale topped the charts with successive albums, including 2015’s “The Album About Nothing.â€..

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Who are some of the actors and actresses on the TV show "Outnumbered"?

This British-made sitcom is about a middle-class couple raising three rambunctious and somewhat unruly young children. The show takes its name from the parents being "outnumbered" by the children. Many of the story arcs explored on the show focus on the chaotic situations that are a natural part of parenting. The show's run time is 30 minutes. Although some of the show is written beforehand, a significant portion is improvised, particularly within the children's interactions amongst themselves. Producers felt the improvised speech helped to communicate authenticity. Critical receptio..

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Does the Marcus Theater in Oakdale, Minnesota have a matinee?

Oakdale Cinema, which is on Hadley Avenue North in Oakdale, Minnesota, features 17 movie screens with recliner seating in each of its auditoriums. Screen bistro auditoriums offer full-service dining in the theater, while the UltraScreen DLX auditorium features a larger screen and Dolby multidimensional sound. The Oakdale Cinema offers several concession options and special offers such as reduced ticket prices for certain shows. Marcus Theatres sells gift cards for its theaters, including Oakdale Cinema, and offers a reward program.

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Where is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?

The Sturgis motorcycle rally is both one of the oldest and largest events of its kind on the planet. During most of the year, Sturgis is a small community of around 6,600 residents. However, during the week of the rally, its population usually swells by around a half a million people. The weeklong event features motorcycle shows, races, concerts and exhibitors as well as motorcycle legends in attendance.

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