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Why do kids like knock-knock jokes so much?

Knock-knock jokes begin with "Knock, knock!" and the recipient replies with "Who's there?" The person delivering the joke states a certain name or phrase and the recipient repeats the name or phrase followed by "Who?" The punster then delivers the punchline. These jokes have been around since the 1930s. In fact, National Knock-Knock Jokes Day is annually observed in some countries every 31st of October.

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How does one knit a long, thin scarf?

The number of rows that are completed is dependent on how thick the finished product will be. A fewer number of rows will make a thinner scarf, but it is generally recommended that around 12 rows of knit stitches be completed to give the scarf the desired look. A thicker weight yarn will require only around eight knit stitches to reach a reasonable thickness. After casting on and creating the number of stitches in the row for the desired width of the scarf, the length of the scarf can be worked on. A longer scarf will be able to be wrapped around the neck several times and can give a thicker l..

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What are the rules of water polo?

The object of a match is to score points by getting the ball in the opponent's net. Players are obliged to keep the ball in one hand, and they advance through the pool either on their own, keeping the ball in front of them, or through passing with their team mates. The only player allowed to place both hands on the ball is the goalie, as long as the goalie is within 5 meters of the net. Water polo games are divided into four 8-minute quarters, with 2-minute breaks scheduled between each quarter. As in basketball, shot clocks apply to play, though they differ depending on the particular le..

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What happens when Xbox Live goes down?

Following notice of the outage, Xbox support works to rectify system issues that cause the outage. The customer service team responds to social media inquiries and directs users to stay up-to-date on the status by checking the Xbox Live Status website. Services and applications can be affected by outages individually or as a whole. When service goes down, it can take hours or days to repair. While Xbox Live is down, users may continue to use the gaming system with limited functionality where available.

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What are some good toys for kids?

Mr. Potato Head is one of the most iconic children's toys ever created. Invented in 1949, this toy originally consisted of 28 plastic facial features and accessories with pegs on the back that children stuck into a real potato or other vegetable. With this first incarnation of Mr. Potato Head, the creator's intention was to find a way to get kids to like vegetables. In 1964, the company introduced a plastic potato to take the place of a real one in the play set, due to stricter government safety regulations.\nSince its debut in 1949, the Lego brand has become a huge seller around the..

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What are some fun cooking games?

"Burger Shop" allows players to prepare burgers, fries and other fast food items while solving a mystery related to a set of footprints. "Cooking Tycoon" allows players to prepare French, Italian and Japanese cuisines, as well as fast food dishes. "Burger Shop" players can avoid the mystery aspect of the game by playing in challenge mode or relax mode, since these modes primarily focus on serving the customers.

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How do you get a bike in "FireRed"

As of 2014, bicycles in Pokémon games allow players to move through the game map at faster speeds. Certain games in the series also have cycling roads that can only be traversed while on a bicycle. A player cannot ride a bike inside a building or when he is accompanied by an non-player character. In certain versions of the game, such as "Pokémon Yellow," accompanying Pokémon return inside their PokéBalls.\nAside from the bike shop, other things that can be found in Cerulean City include the local gym where a player can challenge its gym leader Misty for the Cascade badge. The bike shop can..

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How do you make a cast?

Prepare the work areaProtect a flat working surface with plastic sheeting or newspaper. Spray inside each mold with mold release spray. Gather resin color pigments and decorative tokens to add during the molding process.\nMix the resinMix appropriate ratios of resin and catalyst according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the ratios are incorrect, the resin fails to cure properly. Stir thoroughly with a wooden stick until the mixture has a thick consistency. Eliminate as many air pockets as possible, since those remaining are visible in the finished product. Blend color pigments into..

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How can you find an Epiphone serial number?

The first digits or letters in the serial number are usually a code used to indicate the factory where the unit was made. This is followed by the year and month of its manufacture. However the Elite models do not include the month. The remaining digits indicate the ranking of the unit. While the ranking number may be used to tell when that unit was made for that day or run, it does not indicate the total number produced.

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What is an automatic cryptogram solver?

Solving cryptograms involves noting how often each letter appears and looking for single-letter words. "I" and "A" are the most common single-letter words in the English language, so single letters in a cryptogram puzzle are likely to represent one of those words. Frequency analysis involves looking for repeated letters in the puzzle and comparing them to the most commonly used letters in English. For example, if a letter appears much more often than any other, it is likely an "E" or a "T."\nPossessive endings and contractions can also provide clues for cryptogram solvers, as there are a limit..

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