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How do you make a smiling face emoticon?

There are several variations on the basic smiling emoticon. For example, it is possible to use an equals sign instead of a colon for eyes, or a capital "D" instead of a close parentheses for the mouth. Another variation involves using an underscore for a mouth and two carrots for eyes to create a horizontal emoticon.

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Does Johnny Cash have a YouTube channel?

YouTube was created in 2005, about two years after Johnny Cash died. To allow fans to continue enjoying the performances of the legendary country music star, YouTube created a channel with a collection of his songs. With a career that spanned generations, Johnny Cash released more than 93 overall albums, and his YouTube channel features more than 500 of his videos and live performances. Cash's auto-generated channel gives fans a way to remember a legend.

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What are some examples of mermaids in literature?

The Sirens that appear in the "Odyssey" are more bird-like than they are fish-like, but they do feature some of the characteristics associated with mermaids. They sing so beautifully that men throw themselves into the water and drown trying to reach them. In the Odyssey, Odyssseus protects his crew by ordering them to plug their ears. However, he wants to hear their singing for himself, so he orders his men to tie him to the mast and not let him go until the danger has passed. In this way, he is able to survive hearing their song.\nIn both DC and Marvel comics, Atlantis is treated as a living,..

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What can free Frozen printables be used for at a party?

There are many free "Frozen" printables that are suited for decorating a party space, including banners, posters, pennants and signs, and most of them feature characters or sayings from the popular movie. Some of the printables are very simple, including snowflakes on the movie's trademark blue background, but these are very suitable for hanging on the walls or from the ceiling or simply scattering on a table to bring the "Frozen" theme to life.\n\nColoring sheets and paper dolls make great party activities, and carrot printouts make it easy to get a "pin the nose on Olaf" game going. Spe..

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What is aesthetic appreciation?

Aesthetics as a philosophical branch encompasses a number of different normative systems. As tastes vary from person to person, the notion of varied tastes applies on a systemic level to aesthetics where various philosophers have articulated their notion of what makes an object appealing or unappealing to the senses. These notions vary wildly, so there is no consistently accepted metric for judging objects based on their pleasantness.By the nature of the term, aesthetic appreciation can involve the use of any of these metrics and does not require a certain conclusion by an individual. Rather, ..

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What is Emily Dickinson famous for?

The majority of Emily Dickinson's work was released posthumously, after her sister found hundreds of notebooks filled with poetry. Much of the work was edited to fit the writing standards of the day, resulting in a loss of Emily Dickinson's unique syntax and form. After her poems were released in their original forms, Dickinson gained a great deal of critical acclaim.\nEmily Dickinson's writing style influenced much of the poetry written in the 20th century. Her poems were succinct yet poignant. She had a very strong voice, which made her beloved by her readers as well as other ..

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What is the story behind the Alabama state song?

Julia Strudwick Tutwiler was a heavyweight in early feminism and worked hard to provide women with an education further than just finishing school. She fought for separate prisons for male and female prisoners and also succeeded in separating juveniles from criminals. The poem came into being after Julia Tutwiler returned home from Germany after undergoing an academic course that highlighted educational methods for the female population. She put her observations of the spirited German patriotism in motion and came up with a patriotic song to restore the spirits of her people. She called it "Al..

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Which popular celebrities wear dentures?

Comedian Crissy Rock began wearing dentures when cancer destroyed her teeth. Rock said that she enjoyed smiling, so the dentures allowed her to smile with confidence. She reported paying more than 20,000 British pounds for high-quality dental implants. Rock's chemotherapy treatments successfully treated her cancer. Although Rock did not lose her hair from the treatments, the chemotherapy destroyed her natural teeth.\nPrior to permanent dental implants, Rock wore dentures. She complained that the dentures shifted around in her mouth and often fell out of her mouth, including while trying t..

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Who are Gino and Lisa Mason?

Lisa Mason began her news career in Oklahoma City in 1987 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She joined the Fox affiliate as weekend news anchor where she remained for two years. In 1989, she moved to PBS as anchor, producer and writer. She anchored the evening newscast and hosted a weekly talk show. During her five years at the company, she wrote and produced several award-winning documentaries, including the Emmy-award-winning "Faces of Aids." The Society of Professional Journalism also honored her for her documentary "When Children Kill." Li..

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When did the fourth season of "Grimm" premiere?

During its fourth season, new episodes of "Grimm" aired simultaneously in Canada on CTV. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, "Grimm" premiered on Watch on Jan. 28, 2015.\nIn February 2015, midway through the fourth season, NBC announced the renewal of "Grimm" for a fifth season, which began airing on Oct. 30, 2015 in the United States. NBC ordered 22 episodes of "Grimm" for its fifth season.

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