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How do you preserve a rose?

Before a rose begins to wilt, it can be soaked in silica gel. The gel preserves the shape and color of the flower but becomes hard when it dries. Silica gel removes the scent of the flower.\nTo preserve the rose and maintain its delicate physiology, soak the bloom in glycerine and allow it to dry. The glycerine preserves the rose but doesn't remove its smell or harden it.\nA rose can be freeze-dried by a professional using a special freezer that removes the moisture from the flower. Freeze-drying keeps the rose in approximately the same shape it was in, including preserving color and scen..

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How much is a 1971 silver dollar worth?

Most of the 1971 Eisenhower dollars came from the Philadelphia and Denver mints and do not contain silver. Eisenhower coins bearing the "S" mark that were produced at the San Francisco mint contain the precious metal. The 1971 silver dollar was issued specifically for collectors either uncirculated or as proofs and is rarely seen in circulation.

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How do you clean a treadle sewing machine?

Open up the sewing machineOpen up the sewing machine by removing the panels. The panels on most treadle sewing machines are metal plates that need to be unscrewed. It you can't unscrew the plates, turn the machine upside down to access the interior.Clean the interiorCover the screwdriver with a cloth, and clean the hard to reach places. Use the tweezers to remove any threads or fibers stuck inside. Place a little kerosene oil on a dry cloth, and use this to clean the gears.Clean the exteriorUse a slightly moistened cloth to wipe down the exterior of the sewing machine. Remove all dust and..

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What is the plot of the "GTA V" PC game?

Players begin the game as Michael De Santa, a former professional bank robber who has become wealthy and entered witness protection after providing information on former partners. Michael is drawn back into a life of crime after he destroys a mansion belonging to a Mexican drug lord in a fit of rage over his wife's infidelity.\nThrough a chance encounter, Michael partners with the game's second playable character, Franklin Clinton. Franklin is a former gang member who works as a professional wheel man for robberies. After the two perform a high-profile jewelry robbery, Michael is tra..

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How do you price basketball cards?

Attending sports memorabilia shows can also help an owner price a basketball card. Comparing prices and bids on online auction sites, such as eBay, provides an additional method of pricing basketball cards. As a rule, cards in pristine, mint and near-mint conditions sell for a higher price than the same card in poor condition; tears, scuffs and creases lower the potential value of a basketball card.

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What are some tips for using soft-sculpture doll patterns?

To make soft-sculptured dolls using a pattern, identify the areas of the pattern to stuff, and then fill the areas with polyester fiberfill. Fluff the fiber before stuffing the body, as this helps prevent lumpiness. Use tools to stuff the larger areas of the pattern, and flatten the doll to smooth out wrinkles or dimples in the fabric.\nDraw the pattern using a number-two lead pencil to avoid dark, noticeable marks on the fabric. Another option for drawing patterns onto fabric is to use a disappearing ink pen that has a fine point. Fabric pens work for drawing on fabric as well.\nDetermine the..

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What are some crazy trivia questions?

One great trivia question is, "Why were Furbies banned from the National Security Agency's Maryland headquarters in 1999?" The answer is that employees were afraid that Furbies would repeat national security threats.\nAn interesting trivia question is, "Which mosquitoes bite: male or female?" The answer is that only female mosquitoes bite.\nAnother great question is, "What is the origin of the term 'jaywalker'?" The answer is that jay used to be a term used to call someone foolish, so pedestrians who disregarded traffic signs were called jaywalkers.\nA trivia question that is ne..

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How many loonies are in a roll of coins?

The loonie is considered a good-luck charm with Canada’s hockey and curling teams. In 2002, a loonie was buried under center ice to bring good luck during the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Mint created the first lucky loonie to bring luck to Canadian athletes during the Olympic Winter Games in Athens.

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How do you identify Tootsietoy toys?

Tootsietoys, based in Chicago, Illinois, began as a metal die-cast business in the late 1800s, but by the early 20th century, it had started producing a line of popular toy vehicles, according to toy historian Clint Seeley.\nThe company officially trademarked the name Tootsietoy in 1924, based on a pet nickname of the daughter of one of the company owners, according to Robert Newson. Newson also notes that while the company began using the Tootsietoy name on catalogs and toy boxes sometime before 1925, the name didn't appear on the undersides of the toys until a year or two later, while s..

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What are the character classes in "Mass Effect 2"?

Soldiers focus entirely on combat and use the full range of guns available in the game. They gain the Adrenaline Rush and Concussive Shot abilities but have no biotic or tech powers. Engineers mainly rely on tech to take control of enemy drones and security. Adepts mostly use biotics, the game's equivalent of the Jedi Force. Infiltrators combine combat and tech abilities with an emphasis on stealth. A vanguard is a soldier who also employs biotic skills at the expense of some weaponry and armor. Sentinels use biotics and tech but are not very good with guns.

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