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What are some good jokes for a 60th birthday party?

One joke at a 60th birthday party is that at age 60, people can no longer drive faster than their age. Another joke is, instead of adding berries to morning cereal, 60-year-olds can sprinkle prescription pills on it, and their joints snap, crackle and pop more than the cereal.\nA humorous remark could be to suggest putting LED lit candles on the cake, otherwise all the fumes might accelerate global warming. Another joke is 60-year-olds' lives are just as energetic as they were during their twenties, but at age 60, they have people in their twenties doing most of the work for them.\nAnothe..

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Where can you buy or sell vintage metal soldiers?

Collectors Weekly has a section of its website devoted to vintage toy soldier auctions; it also provides prices and bidding times. Hobby Bunker has a brick and mortar store located in Malden, Massachusetts, in addition to a website. Michigan Toy Soldier Co. buys and sells collections of new and old toy soldiers and historical miniatures, historical reference books and other items.

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What are some ESPN arcade games?

In “Return Man 3: The Season,” players take control of the return man on a football team. The goal of the game is to catch the football and make a touchdown without the defense making a tackle. Players use the I, J, K and L keys on the computer keyboard to control the return man. Alternatively, they can use the arrow keys to move the return man around the field. Gamers can also collect the power-ups that are scattered across the field to give themselves an edge.\nThe score in “Return Man 3: The Season” is based on how far the player returns the ball and the number of power-ups that he ..

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What are some dodgeball game variations?

In island dodgeball, each team stands on its own mat or tarp, called an island. Players can only throw balls while standing on the island. Only one player can step off the island at a time to retrieve balls for his team.\nIn basketball dodgeball, each team occupies one half of the basketball court. Players who are out stand by their team's hoop. If a player who's out gets a ball, he can shoot it at the other team's basket. By making the shot, all the out players for that team are back in the game.\nFor doctor dodgeball, each team has one designated doctor. When a player is hit, ..

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How do you tell if Nippon antique China is authentic?

A stamp or mark with jagged lines drawn around a rising sun, as opposed to straight lines, also indicates the item is fake. Another common forged mark contains a maple leaf that is approximately 1/2 inch in length, as opposed to the 1/4 inch length in authentic pieces. This particular mark also contains an "H" in the word "Hand" that is different from the original. The Real or Repo website contains a list of fake and original backstamps.\nHowever, comparing the backstamp to known authentic pieces is not always a foolproof method. Modern fake items marketed as Nippon may have a stamp with an "M..

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Where can you find Pokémon games to play online?

Games on the Pokémon website include Floette Float, Chesnaught's Spiky Shield and Pokémon Puzzler. The website's trading card game is free to play and is the online version of one of the most popular trading card games.\nThe emulated games on Playr.org include classics like Pokémon Red, Pokémon Silver and Pokémon Crystal. Registered members can save their game and can stop and restart at their convenience.

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What are some hair salon games for girls?

Real Haircuts: Rapunzel is a character-driven game where the player is in charge of Rapunzel's hair. Players must remove the branches and flowers that have caused knots and brush the hair out before styling it. In Halloween Hair Studio, players dress in their trick-or-treating costumes. They must choose appropriate hair styles that coordinate with their costumes. Hair Salon is a game in which the player helps Yuki get ready for an upcoming TV show appearance.

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Where can you find plans for building a cornhole?

To view plans on CornHoleHowTo.com, visit the site's home page and place the cursor over Build Them Boards. On the drop-down menu that appears, click Dimensions, Supplies or Build, depending on what part of the guide you need. The site also offers information on painting boards and making cornhole bags.\nTo view plans on Blog.HomeDepot.com, visit the site's home page and perform a search for "cornhole." On the search results page, click "From the Forums, Tailgating Edition: How to Build a Cornhole Board."

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What is a Rainbow Loom?

Rainbow Loom was created by Cheong Choon Ng, a Chinese immigrant who came to the United States to attend college. Choon Ng received at patent for the Rainbow Loom in 2013, although many copies and varieties of the loom are on the market today. The Rainbow Loom kit consists of the 8-inch loom, a hook and rubber bands in a variety of colors. The loom is targeted at children ages 8 to 14.

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How do you complete a color-by-number painting?

Painting by numbers is a great way to learn how to create complex images through different shades of paint, and it's also a relaxing activity for those seeking a casual yet creative outlet. A useful strategy is painting color-by-color rather than section-by-section. Using the darkest color first, paint all the sections that match that paint's number, going from the largest areas to the smallest. Control the brush carefully to keep the paint within the lines. Wash the brush thoroughly with water or solvent before using a new color of paint.\nSome paintings require you to mix paint, us..

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