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What is Cryptogram Corner?

Cryptogram Corner is a website started in 1996 that provides a daily free cryptogram at the top of the home page. This website also has archives containing each of its past interactive cryptograms, going back to May 2000. The website is owned by James Parsly, a cryptogram enthusiast who writes all the puzzles that appear on the site.\nThe site's daily cryptogram is printed within a starred box, with the letter frequencies located underneath. Just above the puzzle is a button marked "?clue?," which the player can click to reveal a clue. Beneath the puzzle is a list of blue numbers, ranging..

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How do you get Deoxys on "Pokemon Diamond"?

Unlock access to the Pal ParkThe Pal Park is only accessible in Pokémon Diamond after players have obtained HM03 and the Relic Badge. Players will also need to see all of the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex and receive the National Pokédex. Once these requirements are met, Professor Oak will meet the player at the Route 221 entrance and walk the player through the trading process.Select a Deoxys as one of the 6 Pokémon to migrateOnce in the Pal Park, players have the option to “migrate” Pokémon from a previous game version. Only one Pokémon per day can be transferred from a previous g..

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What are some funny quiz questions?

More examples of this nature are: If you order a Bombay Duck at a restaurant, what will the waiter bring you? Answer: Fish. (There are many competing theories about why this species of fish has such a misleading name.) When signing up for an online bank, what would astronaut Buzz Aldrin put as his mother's maiden name: Moon. (That was really her maiden name, and Aldrin was the second man to set foot on the moon.)\nHow many man-made structures can be seen from space? Answer: None. (The Great Wall of China is long enough, but it is far too narrow to be seen from space.) What kind of animal ..

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How do you crochet fingerless gloves?

For rows two through 12, half double crochet in each stitch across, and slip stitch it to the beginning of the row to create a join. Continue to add rows until the cuff is the desired length. Once the cuff is complete, break off the yarn.\nFor the glove's hand, use a combination of stitches and skipped stitches to create crocheted rows with gaps at regular intervals. The final glove features a solid cuff attached to a hand that has an offset scale-type pattern.\nAnother pattern, which is available at CrochetDynamite.com, uses 2 ounces of worsted weight yarn. Use a size G crochet hook and ..

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How much is a 1928 red seal five dollar bill worth?

The 1928 red seal five dollar bill was part of a series of bills created in three different years. The other years that red seal five dollar bills were issued were 1953 and 1963. These bills can not only be identified by their red seal, but can also be identified by the red serial numbers on the bills.\n\nWhile the bill may not be worth much more than face value, they are common to come across. Because of their availability, they will have a lower price, but collectors will be able to collect more of them and turn a larger value that is dependent on the quantity of the bills.

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In the game Fallout, what is Vault 108?

Vault 108 is made up of an entrance, living quarters and a cloning lab. Important objects include the corpse of Gary 42 in the entrance, a copy of "Pugilism Illustrated" found in the living quarters, and a copy of "Lying, Congressional Style" and the Charisma Bobblehead in the cloning lab. The entrance area also holds a bottle of Nuka-Cola Quantum and a copy of "Tumblers Today."

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What goes up, but never goes down?

Even in extreme cases, such as a person moving at speeds near the speed of light, age does not decrease. A person moving at relativistic speeds ages more slowly than a person moving at a slower rate, but she does not become younger.\nIn Einstein's Twin Paradox, the parents of twin 10-year-old boys keep one son on Earth and send the other on a round trip to a star 25 light years away. When the traveling twin returns 50 years later, he has only aged six months, making him 49.5 years younger than his twin brother.

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How do you find Hess toy trucks?

There are thousands of listings for Hess toy trucks on eBay ranging from the newest models to vintage designs. Some of these items come from individual collectors, but others come from stores or dealers who work with collectibles. On eBay, some of these items come new in the package, but other Hess trucks come without the package and may have marks or dents, so it is important to read the listing before making a purchase.\nAnother option for Hess toy trucks is RaysHessToyTrucks.com, which not only sells Hess toy trucks, but it also sells parts for Hess trucks, buttons, signs and empty boxes fo..

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What crafts can you make with pine cones?

To make an easy pine-cone centerpiece for a holiday table, cut the base off two or three pine cones so that they stand upright, then sprinkle them with glitter or artificial snow. Glue some tiny ornaments, ribbons or berries between the pine-cone scales for a decorative touch.\nTo make pine-cone garland, choose a few pine cones of various sizes, and attach velvet ribbon to the cones with thumbtacks. Glue on some berries, mistletoe, bay leaves or tiny ornaments to cover the tacks, then wrap a length of ribbon around the top to form a loop. Hang in a doorway or use as an ornament on a Christmas ..

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How much is a 1946 penny worth?

Pennies from 1946 were produced in either Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. The coins produced at the San Francisco mint are worth the most due to their lower production numbers. Those produced in Philadelphia and Denver are worth roughly the same amount. Uncirculated coins are worth the most, followed by those in very fine, fine and good condition.

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