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Who is Slifer the Sky Dragon from Shonen Jump?

The three "Shonen Jump" Egyptian Gods, Slifer the Sky Dragon, The Winged Dragon of Ra, and Obelisk the Tormentor, are monstrous characters that may only be summoned by Pharaoh. Although Slifer is frequently mentioned with the other Gods, the character only made a few appearances in the comic series. Because of this, few of the series' trading cards featured Slifer, labeled as alternate artwork. Slifer the Sky Dragon trading cards are considered "ultra rare" collectors' items.

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What are some of Tom Cruise's best known movies?

Cruise made his film debut in the 1981 film "Endless Love." His breakthrough role came in 1983, when he starred in "Risky Business," and the success of "Top Gun" made him a superstar. Cruise also starred in "Interview with a Vampire" and the "Mission Impossible" films. As of 2015, Cruise has starred in 26 films that have grossed more than $100 million worldwide.\nAlthough Cruise has never won an Academy Award, he has received other honors for his performances. He won Golden Globe Awards for "Born on the Fourth of July," "Jerry Maguire" and "Magnolia." Cruise is also a film producer. He produce..

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Where can Hong Kong dramas be watched online?

As of 2015 DramaFever features over 13,000 episodes from 60 content partners around the world. The service also provides a large selection of Asian movies to view for free. Hulu features a library of current hit TV shows and full seasons. Subscription members can view HD video content for shows whenever it’s available.

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What is the latest Maisie Dobb novel?

Maisie Dobbs is a fictional character created by the author Jacqueline Winspear. Dobbs is a private investigator living in World War II-era London. The latest Maisie Dobbs novel is set in 1933 and sees the character investigating the death of a young woman from India. The upcoming novel, "A Dangerous Place," finds the heroine returning to London after a hiatus and personal tragedy.

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What does Odysseus do to call the souls of the dead to him?

Odysseus summons five spirits. First is his comrade Elpenor, who died in Circe's house prior to the departure of Odysseus' fleet. Elpenor was not given a proper burial and beseeches his comrade for this final rite. After this, the spirit of Odysseus' mother Anticleia visits her son. He is surprised and grieved by this visitation, as he was unaware that she died of grief from his 10-year absence. After her, the spirit of the prophet Tiresias visits Odysseus, warning him of the trials of his journey home. Finally, the spirits of Agamemmnon and Achilles, shipmates of Odysseus, visi..

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What are some websites where you can legally download films?

Internet Archive features a wide variety of freely accessible media, including video games, music, TV shows and movies. These movies are free to download, as they are either original content uploaded by users, or old movies for which the copyright has expired. Most movie services, such as Netflix and Hulu, only allow movies to be streamed, as allowing downloads would give users the ability to copy and distribute them illegally.

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Why is Mika Brzezinski getting divorced?

Mika Brzezinski and her spouse, reporter Jim Hoffer, have two daughters and live in a 1920s English Tudor house in Bronxville, New York. The residence was purchased in 2012 and redecorated by interior designer Larry Burns, according to a 2013 Huffington Post article.\n\nBrzezinski has been with MSNBC since 2007, working as a newsreader and news anchor for the network before her selection to join former Republican representative Joe Scarborough on "Morning Joe." Prior to her stint with MSNBC, she worked at CBS as an anchor and correspondent for the "CBS Evening News Weekend Edition," "CBS Sunda..

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How do you find showtimes for Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 & IMAX?

On RegMovies.com, users type in either Lincolnshire, Illinois, or 60069 in the search box to select the theater. The website says how many miles away the theater is from the user's location. Once the user selects the theater, RegMovies.com provides a list of show times. Users can refine the listed movies by choosing to view movies only playing in IMAX or RealD 3D formats. The website also lists the available amenities for each movie, including closed-captioning and descriptive video.\nOn Fandango.com, users press on show times to purchase tickets, which they can choose to print or have se..

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What is the difference between Zeus and Poseidon?

Zeus and Poseidon's father is Cronus, the Titan who ruled the universe until Zeus overthrew him with the help of Poseidon and their other siblings. Once they were victorious, Cronus' children became the ruling gods of Olympus. Zeus, Poseidon and Hades drew lots to decide who would be the supreme ruler, and Zeus won.\nBecause Zeus' realm is the sky and Poseidon's realm is the sea, they rarely interact in most myths. Poseidon is generally considered to be the most powerful god apart from Zeus; other gods and goddess generally leave him alone. One rare conflict occurred when P..

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What is the moral lesson of 'The Happy Prince?'?

The Prince is a multifaceted character symbolizing both the positive and negative aspects of society, sometimes referred to as the "senex" and the "puer," respectively. During his life, the Prince is sheltered in a life of luxury and is unaware of the suffering of the lower classes. When he is dead he becomes aware of their suffering, looking down from his elevated position as a statue above the city.Seeing these social ills around him, the Prince sets out to assist various people in need of help, including a sick boy. For him, the Prince has a swallow fetch a ruby from the King's sword. ..

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