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What is the Velocity channel on cable?

Velocity is available to between 46 million and 86 million households, as of 2015. It is exclusively available in high definition, having replaced Discovery's HD Theater channel in 2011. The specific number associated with the channel varies between markets and providers. For example, Velocity is channel 246 on Dish Network but channel 403 on Time Warner Cable. The network does not currently offer a channel finder, so customers need to look at their provider's listings in order to find the station.

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Can you watch episodes of ABC's "20/20" online?

The show "20/20" is a one-hour prime-time news magazine that airs on ABC. It has been on for over 35 years, and Elizabeth Vargas and David Muir host the show, as of 2015. Fans turn to the show for its investigative journalism, in-depth interviews with notable people, and human interest stories. Some of the show's former anchors include Barbara Walters, Hugh Downs, Diane Sawyer, Charles Gibson and John Stossel. Other former anchors include Connie Chung and Chris Cuomo.

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What famous people have Tourette syndrome?

An American soccer player, Tim Howard, plays as a goalkeeper for the United States national team and English Club Everton. Tim says that fighting and keeping Tourettes under control is a battle of will.\nThe famous aviation pioneer, billionaire and entrepreneur Howard Hughes is among the richest men in history, but he suffered from Tourette syndrome. He was known for being paranoid and disliked other people.

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Who is the author of the poem "Earth on Turtle's Back"?

The story "Earth on Turtle's Back" is based on the traditional creation story of the Onodaga tribe. The re-telling of the story is featured in the 1997 book "Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children," which was co-authored by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto. Other poetry anthologies edited by Mr. Bruchac include "Breaking Silence" and "Returning the Gift."

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What is the Metropolitan Opera?

The Met usually offers 27 operas a year during a season that runs from late September through May. The company produces operas from the 18th century through the late 20th century, and operates in a repertory style, offering performances of several different operas each week. The Metropolitan Opera was founded by a group of New York industrialists who had been excluded from membership in the Academy of Music Opera by the city's old-money elites. It has since grown into the city's, and the country's, premier opera.

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What are some names of Native American artists?

Begay is a graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts. Begay was voted as the Best Arizona artist in 1993 by the Phoenix Art Museum Triennial. His work portrays the life of Native Americans and how they try to hold onto traditional values even as the modern world encroaches on their lives.Singer is an artist who works in jewelry as his primary medium. The work that Singer produces show cases traditional Navajo patterns. The jewelry he makes is styled with chip inlay work, giving the pieces that tiled look that many associate with native work.Hart was a renowned wood carver who has worke..

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How can you contact Rachel Maddow?

Rachel Maddow tweets daily from her official account @Maddow and also maintains the official Facebook page "The Rachel Maddow Show." Viewers can mention Maddow in their posts utilizing the respective social media account user name. In addition to Twitter and Facebook, Maddow also maintains a Google+ account, a Tumblr account and the blog, The Maddow Blog.\nHowever, "The Rachel Maddow Show" also has another way for viewers to interact with Maddow, through the MSNBC platform "Share it with the show." This Web page allows viewers to upload photos and videos related to "The Rachel Maddow Show" the..

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What kind of shows does the Retro Television Network play?

The Retro Television Network has hundreds of affiliates across the country showing high-quality classic television. Every genre is covered under a catalog that stretches across five decades.\nFor lovers of mystery and detective genres, the network offers "Sherlock Holmes," who uses his power of deduction to hunt killers and crooks, including the most nefarious of all, his nemesis Professor Moriarty. "Dragnet" and "Naked City" continue to influence cop shows today and feature plot lines and guest stars that were among the biggest of their day.\nThe network also features classic comedies. "The B..

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What are some of the shows that Daystar airs?

Daystar programming also includes "The Potter's Touch with T.D. Jakes," "Life Today with James Robison and Betty Robison," and "The Gospel Truth with Andrew Wommack." The show "Marcus and Joni" is an hour-long program hosted by Marcus and Joni Lamb, featuring testimonies, new authors, special music guests and professional athletes. Additionally, "Dreams and Mysteries with John Paul Jackson" is a 30-minute show on Daystar that features questions and answers about the supernatural.

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What is the basic plot of "The Omega Man" movie?

During the day, Neville is forced to wander the vacant streets of Los Angeles, killing the albino cult members who have survived the biological plague, but have turned into freakish nocturnal mutants. At night, he must seal himself up in a large penthouse, fending off constant attacks by the mutant hordes that swarm the streets at night. Eventually, Neville is captured by leader of the mutants, Matthias, and put on trial. The mutants believe that Neville is a symbol of the science and technology that wiped out humanity in the first place and sentence him to be burned at the stake.\nNeville is ..

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