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What is the legend of Damon and Pythias about?

While visiting Syracuse, best friends Damon and Pythias run into trouble. Pythias speaks out against the king, who has him arrested and sentences him to death. Pythias begs the king to let him go home and say goodbye to his family, but the king refuses, convinced that he wouldn't come back. Damon agrees to stay behind and to let the king kill him if Pythias doesn't return. The king doesn't understand why Damon would sacrifice himself for his friend, but he agrees to let Pythias go and says that he will kill Damon if Pythias isn't back in 30 days.\nAfter saying goodbye to hi..

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What are some popular Chip Foose drawings?

He won his third Riddler award with his artwork entitled "Impression." Chip won America's Most Beautiful Roadster for his piece for Fred Warren's "Shockwave." He won the same award for Chuck Svatos' "0032." He has received the Good Guys Street Rod of the Year several times, most recently with his design "Magnatude."

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using arch bridges?

Another disadvantage of an arch bridge is that the bridge requires more support from the sides than a normal bridge. An arch bridge must be situated where there are structurally sound banks or abutments in order to help support it. An arch bridge is aesthetically pleasing, but it can be difficult to find local materials for the construct of the bridge. In modern times, concrete is a popular material to build an arch bridge, however, it is much more costly than stone or brick.The modern version of the arch bridge is known as the long-span through arch bridge. While not as aesthetically pleasing..

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Where can you view upcoming events for the Worcester Centrum?

Worcester Centrum is a convention center complex and indoor arena in Worcester, Massachusetts. It features top family shows, such as Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles and the Harlem Globetrotters. It is home to the Worcester Sharks, an American Hockey League franchise team. For most events, visitors may purchase tickets at the DCU Center Box Office at 50 Foster Street or through Ticketmaster, as of 2015.

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When was Nancy Sinatra's mother born?

Born Nanicia Rose Barbato in Jersey City, New Jersey, Barbato and Frank met while Barbato was on vacation at Long Branch on the Jersey shore. Barbato had two other children with Frank: Frank, Jr., who is a singer, songwriter and conductor, and Tina, who is an actress and movie producer. After Barbato and Frank divorced, she never remarried. Barbato passed away on her birthday in 2004 at the age of 87. She is buried at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alameda County, California.

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What were some of the most popular 1990s sitcoms?

"Seinfeld" was one of the biggest television hits of the 1990s, finishing among the top two in the Nielsen rankings between 1994 and 1998. It finished in first place during its sixth and ninth seasons. In 2002, TV Guide ranked "Seinfeld" one of the best sitcoms of all time. "Seinfeld" was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld.\n"Friends" was another top sitcom of the 1990s, created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. It ran for a total of 10 seasons, first airing in 1994. Its series finale brought in a total of 52.5 million viewers, making it the most watched episode of the decade, and the ..

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When did Howard Goodman pass away?

Howard Goodman was born in Alabama on Oct. 7, 1921. After working as an evangelist, Goodman began performing gospel music with his brothers and sisters. Along with two of his brothers and his wife, Vestal, Howard performed in the popular gospel music group The Happy Goodmans. Original members of "The Gospel Singing Jubilee" television show, the group was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998.

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How do you get free VUDU movies?

Prices for renting and purchasing films can also vary depending on picture quality and available promotions. VUDU occasionally features independent films that are still playing in theaters and are thus usually priced higher than standard rentals. VUDU also offers customers TV shows for purchase by individual episodes or entire seasons.\nSome Blu-ray discs and DVDs with UltraViolet include a code to convert a disc to a digital film on VUDU. However, the conversion costs a fee that ranges from about $2 to $5, depending on the selected digital video quality. Digital conversions can then be watche..

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What are some entertainment options in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is host to the Steelers football team, the Penguins hockey team and the Pirates baseball team. In addition, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University have college sports teams and host several public sporting events throughout the year. Visitors can play in any of the city's many public soccer, baseball, football fields, and basketball and tennis courts.\nPittsburgh is the location of several business and entertainment conventions throughout the year including the furry convention, Anthrocon, and anime conventions such as Tekkoshocon. Members of the public can..

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Which romantic movies work best for date nights?

"Knocked Up" is a modern classic of romantic comedy, drawing on influences that date back to the early work of filmmakers like Woody Allen and Blake Edwards. Simultaneously raunchy and sweet, "Knocked Up" follows the lives of two people who share a one-night-stand, realize they have nothing in common, and then find out the woman is pregnant. One of director Judd Apatow's earliest hits, "Knocked Up" is filled with genuine, awkward laughs at the beginning, and touching moments as the couple later begins to fall in love.\n\n"Lost in Translation," written and directed by Sofia Coppola, examin..

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