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Where can I play a countdown game online?

Subtangent's countdown game requires players to select three large numbers (25, 50, 75 or 100) and three small numbers (10 or lower). On Nrich, players have slightly more options, with the ability to select wider combinations of higher and lower numbers. On Nrich, it is possible to select six small numbers and no large numbers or up to four large numbers and two small numbers. Nrich allows players to see the solutions to the problems, whereas Subtangent does not.

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How do you make an Olaf plush toy?

The character Olaf from the Disney movie "Frozen" consists of three snowball sections that form the lower body, torso and head, along with stick arms and a carrot nose. To create the snow body, use white fleece to make one round section for the lower body. Cut two circles to make the top and bottom of this section, then attach rectangular strips with round edges on the long ends to create the circular enclosing. Before sewing up the section, fill it with stuffing.\nCreate a more cylindrical white section with a flat top and bottom to serve as his torso. Finally, create an oblong sphere to use ..

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What are the colors of Natuzzi leather?

Natuzzi is an Italian furniture maker that manufactures sofas, armchairs and other home furnishings. It upholsters pieces in both fabric and leather. Natuzzi's Protecta upholstery is covered with a thin film that protects the leather from aging and stains. Its Natural line leaves the original grain, veining and color of the leather intact.

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What parts should be checked when buying a used steel guitar?

Even the smallest nicks and body damage can affect the instrument's sound, and as secondhand steel guitars are certain to have had some use, examining the bodywork closely is recommended.Playing the instrument can also give a good feel for overall condition. While playing can highlight any problem areas with electronics, it also reveals a lot about the overall sound of the steel guitar as well as how comfortable and easy the instrument is to play. Damaged or warped necks, for example, can often lead to problems with sustain, intonation and general comfort. These issues will often require ..

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What are some of the main goals in the "Running Fred 2" game?

“Running Fred 2” is the sequel to “Running Fred,” an online Flash game. The longer a person plays, the more rewards he achieves. Players can use rewards in the game to buy new costumes and abilities such as the double jump. Players use the left and right arrow keys to move Fred and the space bar to make him jump.

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What are some tricks you can do with a 20 dollar bill?

To perform the World Trade Center trick using a $20 bill, fold it in half so the top half of the back of the bill is visible. Fold the left half of the bill away from the body so only the letter D at the end of the word "United" and the words "States of America" are shown. Fold the right half of the bill up in the same manner so it appears to reveal a picture of the Pentagon burning.\nTurn the bill over on its reverse side to display the image of the World Trade Center. The image should appear to have smoke coming from the top portions of the towers. Performing this trick using a $5, $10, $20,..

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What are the shanghai rummy card game rules?

Shanghai Rummy has ten rounds and during each round, eleven cards are dealt in every deal. When an out-of-turn player takes an upcard, Shanghai Rummy calls this "buying" and does not limit the number of buys that are allowed throughout the game. There is, however, a limit to the number of jokers that can be used in every set or sequence. Shanghai Rummy gives each card a count of 5 for scoring rather than using the index card value as done in Contract Rummy.Another important facet of Shanghai Rummy is that the deal numbers have different sets of contracts. This is important for those who wish t..

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What are some ways to make alterations on pants?

Hemming is a simple sewing process that involves measuring the desired length of the pants leg to be reduced, and sewing that portion against the pants leg in a circular pattern, effectively shortening the length of the leg. The reverse process of lengthening a pair of pants can be achieved by using a seam ripper to tear out any existing hems, then adding new fabric of a similar color to the un-hemmed edge.

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How far away must a player be from the dart board when playing darts?

The following are additional rules to consider when playing an official game of darts:A player may throw a maximum of three darts during his turn. The player may choose to throw fewer than three darts.The only time a player can re-throw a dart is if it is dropped before it is thrown. Any thrown darts, whether they bounce off the dart board or otherwise miss the dart board, cannot be thrown again during that player's turn.No thrown darts may be touched or removed from the board until the player's turn is officially over for that round.

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What are some uses for decorative adhesive paper?

To create decorative storage boxes, place a box lid on top of a sheet of adhesive paper, mark the corners of the box, and use a ruler to connect the dots. Cut the paper, leaving a 2-inch margin all around. Mark and cut a diagonal line in each corner. Peel off the paper’s backing, and place the box lid firmly in the center. Fold the contact paper over the lid’s edge, and repeat for the bottom of the box.\nTo create a desk organizer from a cereal box, cut the box with a utility knife to the desired height. Wrap the adhesive paper around the box to determine the dimensions, unwrap the paper, ..

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