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What are some string art projects for kids?

To make 3D string art, stick flat toothpicks into a Styrofoam block, making a grid. Weave different colored strings around the toothpicks to make a design. Tie the loose ends to a toothpick. String paintings involve dipping a piece of thread in poster paint and curling it on a piece of paper. Fold the paper in half, and rub it to transfer the design to both sides.\nUsing a clean, empty jar or bottle free of labels, make a string-wrapped vase or pencil holder. Spread glue on a portion of the jar, and carefully wrap the string on it in patterns.

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How do you determine the value of your collector records?

The most common and easiest way to establish the value of records is to use published record price guides. These can be found at local books stores and online book outlets. Purchasing a record price guide at a book store has the advantage of allowing you to view the item and check that it is suitable for use before spending any money. Books stores may also order specific guides that are not available at the store as long as they are still in print.\nLocal record stores are also a great source of information when finding out about the price of collector records. Look through same or similar rec..

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What are the best strategy PC games?

When it comes to strategy games, there are few as well known as the Civilization series. According to Gameranx, “Civilization V” is one of the best in the series thanks to its unique hexagonal board setup. This installment of the series is also enhanced by all of the expansion packs that players can download to extend their game play. During game play, users have to manage not only diplomacy and combat but also religion and culture.\n“Age of Empires III” was released in 2005, and it is a real-time strategy game, according to Gameranx. The game takes place during the colonial era, which..

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What are some Super Mario racing games?

While a quick Google search will show many non-Mario Kart Mario racing games, these games do not have permission to use Nintendo's copyrighted mascot and are therefore illegal. Namco made a deal with Nintendo to develop the Mario Kart arcade titles, clearly establishing their legality alongside those that Nintendo produces.

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What are some cool dirt bike games?

In ﾓWinter Rider,ﾔ players take control of one of two dirt bikes and try to maneuver it over snow- and ice-covered obstacles. There are 15 levels in total; players unlock the second playable bike after beating the ninth level. The game is simple to control and only requires players to use the arrow keys on their keyboards to control the bike. Pressing the up arrow makes the bike go forward, while pressing the left or right arrow makes the bike lean left or right.

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What are some types of Tandy Leather craft kits?

As of December 2015, the majority of Tandy Leather's kits are types of containers. In addition to those already mentioned, the company also offers cell phone case kits, tablet case kits, and key and coin holder kits.\nSeveral of the leathercraft starter kits marketed by Tandy Leather include both tools and leather pieces. The basic set includes four projects, the deluxe set includes six, and the ultimate set offers seven.

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How much is a blue dollar bill worth?

The most common silver certificates are from 1935 and 1957. As of 2014, these notes are worth $1.25 to $1.50 in circulated condition and $2 to $5 in perfect, uncirculated condition. Exceptions include star notes, Hawaii notes and North Africa notes. Blue seal notes from 1934 are also common and are valued at less than $12. The most common large-sized U.S. currency is the 1923 silver certificate worth around $20.\nSilver certificates were issued by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1878 to 1968. The notes could be exchanged for the face value in silver--for instance, a $1 silver ce..

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How much money can I get for my Pokemon cards?

A first-edition card, denoted by a small symbol in the middle left of the card, can be worth 10 times as much as one that is another edition. The condition of the card also plays a large role, and having cards PSA graded can help determine condition. For example, a mint-condition (PSA 10) card can be worth up to 50 times as much as a poor (PSA 1) card.\nLastly, the level of shadow, meaning level of detail, can affect a card's worth. A shadowless card is distinguishable by a production date of 1999, as well as smaller text and darker pictures.\nMany common cards are worth mere change or ma..

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How do you unlock the Hot Coffee mod for PS2?

Obtain an Action Replay Max or GameShark 2Though the Playstation 2 is long since defunct, these devices are still available for purchase through Amazon, eBay and a number of video game specialty shops. Enter the appropriate codes for your deviceFor the Action Replay Max, enter the following series of codes:\n\nJD3N-EV68-AGRW0\n4PMG-6VNA-PBZQ7\nBKR1-JF84-6Q23C\nU7Q0-6H91-6JATX\n5540-HY63-181MY\n7FB5-3052-PWB8N\n03AH-5PBC-9K2T7\n\nFor the GameShark 2, enter the following series of codes:\n\n200C0400 8E430014 \n200C0404 10600001 \n200C0408 24630001 \n200C040C 3C02000C \n200C0410 90410440 \n200C04..

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How much are rare Dr. Pepper bottles worth?

The first Dr. Pepper was poured in December of 1885. This was half a year before the first Coca-Cola was poured in May of 1886. The most valuable brand name soda bottles are those from the Hutchinson era, the period between the mid 1880s and mid 1910s wherein the Hutchinson Patented Stopper was the most commonly used stopper on soda bottles. The most valuable soda bottles before the time of brand name cola are pontil bottles, whose distinct "pontil" marks on their bottoms indicate that they were made before 1858. Pontil bottles in rare colors and models can be worth up to $12,000.

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