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Did giants ever exist?

Stories of giants abound in the myths and legends of many cultures. As with dragons, unicorns and other mythological creatures, there is no fossil evidence to verify the existence of giants. Stories of giant men could have been supported by the finding of large bones that appeared to be human, such as those of the prehistoric ape, "Gigantopithecus blacki," which may have grown to as much as 10 feet in height.

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What can children learn by watching "The Electric Company" on PBS Kids?

"The Electric Company" is funded by the Department of Education and produced by Sesame Workshop. The mission of "The Electric Company," as stated on the PBS website, is to help 5- to 9-year-old children learn to read at home. The show focuses on literacy development in its young viewers by addressing topics such as letter sounds, word formation, writing, reading and vocabulary. In addition to teaching children how to read and use new words, "The Electric Company" aims to develop a love of reading in children.\nThe show uses a blend of comedy, music, animation and celebrity appearances to draw ..

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What are some famous works of Vicente Manansala?

The first award Manansala received was for "Pounding Rice" in 1941. He won many awards from the Art Association of the Philippines for his work, including for his paintings "Banaklaot," "Barong-Barong Number 1" and "Give Us This Day." His artwork focuses on social and environmental factors. "Jeepneys" calls attention to the overcrowding of city streets, while "Madonna of the Slums" depicts the harsh realities of Filipino life and poverty after World War II.\nManansala is also known for over a dozen mural paintings. His first mural, painted for the University of the Philippines Chapel of Holy S..

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What are some subjects addressed by Essence Magazine?

Essence is a lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine tailored to African American women between the ages of 18 and 49. Thus, articles and feature stories primarily address issues and themes relevant to that demographic.\nIn 2005, Essence sponsored a nationwide campaign to confront misogyny, violence and objectification of women in rap music lyrics and videos, under the title "Take Back the Music."\nSince 2005, Essence is a wholly owned subsidiary of the publishing corporation Time Inc. The decision of Essence's founders to sell the magazine's parent company to non-black owners upset s..

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How do you make bunny templates?

For side-view bunnies, the main body is a large oval, with the back end larger than the front. The head is pear-shaped, with the smaller end of the pear forming the mouth and nose. The ears are long and pointed. Use one or two ears.\nThe back leg has a round upper part to form the hip, which connects at a forward angle to a smaller rectangle with a rounded end for the foot. The front leg is a rectangle, smaller than the back, with a rounded end at a slight angle facing forward, forming the foot. Sometimes on a sitting rabbit you can see both front feet. If you wish, draw a small rectangle with..

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What are some interesting facts about Sally Ride's life?

Ride involved herself in numerous efforts to promote interest in science and space. She founded Sally Ride Science in 2001, an outreach organization which encourages children to learn more about science and math. She also wrote a number of children's books about space and appeared in a 2009 Luis Vuitton ad campaign, donating most of the profits from her appearance to the Climate Project founded by Al Gore.\nAfter earning a doctorate from Stanford and completing two space missions, Ride was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2003. She received the National Space Grant Distinguishe..

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Who are the main actors in the cast of the movie, "Frozen"?

Bell has a long history as a television actor and was previously best known for her roles on the shows "House of Lies" and "Veronica Mars." Menzel previously had a recurring role on the television series "Glee."\nGroff, who plays Kristoff, also has a recurring role on "Glee" and on the series "Looking." Gad, who voices Olaf, has made appearances in many television series, including "The Comedians" and "New Girl."

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How much is a Renoir painting worth?

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of the leading Impressionist painters, became famous and affluent in his lifetime. His work influenced such famous artists as Matisse, Bonnard and Picasso. After his death, his many works continued to increase in value. "Bal du Moulin de la Galette," a painting depicting Parisians eating, drinking and dancing on a Sunday afternoon, was bought in 1990 by a Japanese collector for $78.1 million, making it one of the most expensive pieces of art ever sold.

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What were some TV programs canceled in 2015?

Some TV programs canceled in 2015 were taken off the air due to poor ratings. Some of these shows were sitcoms, such as "Cristela," "The McCarthys" and "Mulaney." Other shows canceled in 2015 are crime shows, such as "Backstrom," "Stalker" and "The Following." Many other shows were canceled in 2015 due to low ratings, such as "Constantine," "Hannibal" and "Marry Me." Other shows canceled due to poor ratings include "One Big Happy," "The Birthday Boys" and "Weird Loners."\nSome TV programs were canceled after many seasons on the air. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," which aired 15 seasons on C..

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What are some different letter styles?

Different types of letters serve vastly different purposes. Many are used in personal day-to-day communications between people, but there are also many different standard letter types that are exchanged between professionals and members of business organizations. Among the most common of these letters are job application letters. These usually include all of the information that would normally be on a resume, or they are sent to prospective employers along with a resume.\nAnother common letter in the business world is a character reference letter. These are sometimes requested or solicited fro..

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