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What is the Lavender Town theme?

Over the course of Pokemon Red/Blue and subsequent versions of the game that take place in the fictional Kanto region, all players must visit Lavender Town, a location that features a memorial tower that is haunted by the ghost of a Pokemon that died protecting its child from the game's villain, Team Rocket. The background theme is an eerie, melancholy melody.\nAn urban legend has arisen and spread over the Internet regarding the original Lavender Town theme's affect on young children. According to the myth, the theme used in the original Japanese games included high-pitched tones th..

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What are Maplelea dolls?

The Maplelea girls are created by Avonlea Traditions, Inc. Kathryn Gallagher Morton, the owner and CEO of Avonlea Traditions, Inc., founded the company in 1988. The Maplelea line of dolls was developed in 2003. Each of the Maplelea dolls comes with a journal in which she shares details about her home region and her life.

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What is 5 Ptah?

In Egyptian lore, Ptah conceptualized and created the world. Ptah is also considered to be the god of carpenters, sculpture, shipbuilding, metalworking and craftsmanship. Ptah is typically depicted as a man wrapped up like a mummy but gripping a staff. The staff features symbols for power and life. Ptah is sometimes shown wearing a crown and standing on a hieroglyph or depicted as a naked, deformed dwarf. The word "Egypt" comes from a Greek translation of the phrase ""house of the spirit of Ptah."

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What are some tips for buying used billiard tables?

Purchasers should compare the price of a used table to that of a new table from a local pool table store or dealer. Often, a new billiard table may be slightly more expensive than a used one and come with a warranty. Buyers should also factor in the cost of breaking down, moving and setting up the table, and any repairs or cloth replacement, which may add hundreds of dollars to the price of a used table. When buying a new table, a reputable dealer may give the buyer a package price that includes delivery and setup.\nShoppers should research the manufacturer and materials used in a table rather..

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Is the scary maze game appropriate for children?

The scary maze game was originally designed as a prank that older teens and adults would play on each other. One person would present a simple game, which would seem relatively easy and boring to complete to another unsuspecting person. However, after a certain amount of time, MacNeil's face would suddenly appear, which usually startles or frightens the unsuspecting person playing the game.

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How does the spinning jenny function?

The spinning jenny consisted of a metal frame with eight wooden spindles at one end. The frame also had a beam that had a set of eight rovings, narrow and long bundles of fibers, attached to it. When the rovings were extended, they passed through two horizontal wooden bars that could come together. These bars could then be drawn along the frame’s top by the spinner’s left hand, which allowed the thread to be extended. Meanwhile, the spinner's right hand was used to quickly turn a wheel. This action caused all of the spindles to turn, resulting in spun thread. When the bars returned to..

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How do you buy Xbox Live?

As of 2015, Microsoft offers one month, three month and twelve month subscriptions of Xbox Live Gold, while Xbox Live remains free for all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners. Xbox Live Gold provides features that aren't included in the basic service, such as online multiplayer, free games, weekly discounts and persistent parties with friends.

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What are some cool DIY project ideas?

To create a pop tab bag, cut pop tabs and then link them together in a certain pattern. To make a plastic spoon lamp, cut the stem off a spoon and then glue the spoon pieces to a plastic bottle. Do this in layers so that the spoons form a scale-like covering over the bottle. Then, fit a light bulb into the opening of the plastic bottle.\nMaking dried pineapple flowers requires slicing a pineapple into really thin discs and then placing the discs in a cupcake baking sheet to be baked.\nUsing the end of a head of Treviso radicchio as a stamp creates a rose-like pattern. After cutting the stem of..

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What are some fun words to use in Charades?

Harry Potter is the main character of the "Harry Potter" series. He is a famous wizard. In charades, the actor could pretend to cast spells. He can also grab his forehead in pain, as the character has a lightning bolt-shaped scar in that location.\nWhen portraying an astronaut, the actor can make his movements deliberate to mimic walking on the moon. Another option is using body motions to pretend he's floating in zero gravity.\nSince ping pong players quickly hit the ball back and forth, the actor could pretend to swing his paddle and wait for a return. Other options include making a ser..

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What is the difference between china and porcelain?

The higher temperature and double-firing that produce porcelain results in a harder and more brittle material with a non-porous surface that has both industrial and ornamental applications. Fine bone china is more delicate than porcelain, with a warmer, translucent finish. It is typically more expensive than porcelain. Fine china is produced without the inclusion of bone ash from similar materials to porcelain.

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