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Where did Medusa live?

Medusa lived with her two sisters, Stheno and Euryale, in a cave surrounded by statues. These statues used to be living people and animals, but the three gorgons' gaze turned them to stone. Medusa's sisters were immortal, but she could be killed. After the hero Perseus beheaded her, he gave her snake-haired head to the goddess Athena, who placed it on her shield. Medusa's final home was thus Athena's shield: the aegis.

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What does the poem 'The Collar' mean by George Herbert?

"The Collar" draws upon imagery of chains and shackles binding the speaker, but the title itself betrays the true nature of these restraints; a collar does not necessarily imprison its wearer but rather controls and directs him. Religious undertones within the poem also imply that the collar may be a reference to the clergy, who dedicate their lives to serving God and their community. The speaker acknowledges his restlessness at being restricted, but the final line of the poem portrays a different response that demonstrates his true desires. Herbert describes the speaker as raving and fierce,..

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What is the setting of "The Little Prince"?

"The Little Prince" was written in French. It was translated and published in English in 1943, but was not published in France until 1946. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a pilot who fled to the United States after Germany invaded France during World War II. He began writing the book while living in New York. While the novel glorifies childhood innocence, it reflects the author's desire to return to his home country of France and the peace he knew before the war.

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How do you make anime characters online?

The creator at PlayGamesGirls.com allows for many aspects of the face to be changed. Users can change the shape of the eyes, the color of the eyes, the size and position of the lips, the nose and many other features. The characters' gender, however, cannot be selected by the user. Created characters can be shared on social media when they are completed.\nAvachara allows users to select the gender of their character. Players can also select many of the same features as other creators but with the addition of more accessories, pets and icons. The creator can save characters in a format desi..

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What are some details behind the movie "The Madness of King George"?

The play upon which the film was based was titled "The Madness of George III" but was changed to its current title during production. The film's director, Nicholas Hytner, explained that the change was to ensure non-British audiences understood the film was about a king. The movie was filmed Shepperton Studios, as well as various locations around England, such as Oxford, Berkshire, Greenwich and London.

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What are some popular recipes from Sara's Secrets?

The popular Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe from Sara's Secrets involves combining the dry ingredients in a large bowl including 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 1/2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl including 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 1 and 1/2 cups of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of food coloring and 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a mixer. Pour the smooth batter into cake pans and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes.\nA..

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What are some Nollywood movies?

Nollywoodmovies.com features a list of Nigerian films including new releases. Wikipedia.org also provides a page on Nigerian films. Since the 1960s Nigerian cinema has produced hundreds of films each year and ranks as the third largest film industry in the world, behind India and the United States, as of May 2015. Most Nollywood films address moral dilemmas faced by modern Nigerians and center around family life and related issues. However, recent advances in filming technology caused Nollywood film production to increase significantly in the late 1990s.\nNollywood films include both direct-to..

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What kind of videos can you download for free?

YouTube.com, which is the most popular video website in the world, offers many kinds of free videos and uses a simple control interface. Vimeo.com specializes in high definition videos and features films by up-and-coming animators. Vimeo offers free videos as well as premium features for a fee. DailyMotion.com features video galleries with categories such as Funny and Geek Out. MetaCafe.com hosts many movie trailers and highlights current viral videos that are popular on the Internet.

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What is the movie Footloose about?

In Footloose, the lead character, teenager Ren McCormack, moves with his mother to the unknown, small town of Beaumont. McCormack's father left his mother, so McCormack moves with his mother to his aunt's house in the small, unheard-of town. The local pastor, Reverend Moore, runs the repressed town and keeps strict order. McCormack tries to blend in and settle down, but his frustration grows when he finds out that the town banned rock music as well as dancing. McCormack sets out to change the town's law in time for the prom. McCormack seeks to revitalize the town's spirit b..

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What are some ways to watch "The Bold and The Beautiful" from CBS?

"The Bold and the Beautiful" premiered on March 23, 1987, as a spin-off of "The Young and the Restless." Many characters appear on both shows. "The Bold and the Beautiful" is the youngest daytime soap opera airing on television. Since its premiere, "The Bold and the Beautiful" has won 31 Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

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