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Stomach pain or abdominal pain can be a symptom of a serious disease or transient disorder. Most probably, everyone has experienced a stomach pain, but severe pain should not be ignored as it may indicate a serious problem.

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William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, author, educator, television producer, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up comedian, Cosby started at several clubs before landing a starring role in the 1960s action show “I Spy”.

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The second largest city in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry and their successful NFL team, the Steelers.

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This category is for questions about the XXI Olympic Winter Games which were held in Vancouver, Canada in 2010.

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Mercantilism was the economic system used by European Powers over their New World colonies. It required the colonies to have direct trade only with the European power and served to retard the development of industry in the colonies. Colonists tended to try to circumvent mercantilism through smuggling.

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Jennette Michelle Faye McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American teen actress and country singer. Her first appearance was in 2000 on MADtv at eight years old.

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This category is for questions about the Incredible Hulk [http://www.answers.com/topic/the-incredible-hulk?ff=1] comic books, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

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The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced from 2002 to the present. This model is powered by a 3.5-L V6 Honda J engine and comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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The Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan from 2000 to present. It was hailed the best premium mid-size SUV by AutoPacific in 2007. The second generation model is offered as a 4-door SUV or 2-door convertible.

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Saab vehicles are manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab Automobile AB. The vehicles produced by the company, like the Saab 9-3 SportSedan and the Saab 9-5 Sedan, are known for their innovative design, outstanding safety and green technology.

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The forerunner of the US National Park System, Yosemite is a unique parcel of land in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Its proximity to large urban areas leads to over 3.5 visitors a year.

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This category covers questions about the Buick Skylark, a passenger car manufactured by General Motors and sold through its Buick division. The Skylark was in production from 1953-1998. The Skylark was never succeeded by another model.

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The Geo Prizm was an entry-level compact vehicle produced by NUMMI from 1989 to 1997. The second generation model was available as a 4-door sedan, with 5-speed manual or 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transmissions.

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Traditional Economies, also known as Subsistence Economies are the earliest and original economic system. Production is determined by local traditions, customs, and beliefs. Areas that use traditional economies tend to be rural and agricultural and historically engaged in local bartering and trading.

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An inherited disease affecting exocrine glands and resulting in chronic infections in the respiratory system and faulty pancreatic function.

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Weather forecasts are predictions of atmosphere and climate that are usually shown on the news. They are often measured with barometric pressure. Weather forecasts are useful when it comes to planning events. It could make the difference of going outside or staying inside.

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The term 'organic gardening' generally refers to the avoidance of chemicals, pollutants, and synthetics in the cultivation of plants. Specifically, it may describe either informal commitments by the individual or government certified and regulated practices by the grower. Contributors typically want to know about the different types of organic gardening, the many environments in which it is practiced, and the most likely costs and benefits.

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Peppers come in a number of varieties, and about every color of the rainbow. Their flavors can go from sweet and mild to very spicy.

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Captain John Smith was an English explorer. He is credited with the success of Jamestown. He wrote about many of his adventures, including how Pocahontas threw herself across his body to save him from her father's wrath. However, it is widely believed that many of his stories were dramatized versions of events, and sometimes outright falsehoods.

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The Honda Prelude is a two-door sports coupe produced from 1978 to 2001 by the Japanese automaker Honda. This car during its production run served as a testbed for a number of features that would eventually be commonplace for the rest of the Honda line: examples include double-wishbone suspension, four-wheel steering, fuel injection, VTEC (after the Acura NSX), and ATTS.

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Halloween is a horror franchise which is comprised of ten films, comic books, and novels. The Halloween franchise focuses on the fictional character, Michael Myers, who kills people on Halloween. The first Halloween film was released in 1978, and the latest, Halloween II, was released in 2009. Collectively, Halloween movies have grossed over $366 million worldwide.

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Plagiarism is defined as the illegal publication of another person’s ideas or expressions while representing them as one’s own original work. It is an act of deception which includes both stealing and lying.

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This category covers questions about the novel, "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson, and its 1985 and 2007 film adaptions. Written in 1977, the story was supposedly inspired by the tragic event in August 1947 in which a young girl was struck by lightning at the beach and killed.

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A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, Parkinson's Disease often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions. It is marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. It occurs when cells in one of the movement-control centers of the brain begin to die for unknown reasons. This category includes questions about Parkinson's disease, treatment options and outlook.

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Lexapro is the trade name of the antidepressant drug escitalopram. Approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration, Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorders. The drug’s side effects include dizziness, insomnia, constricted pupil, constipation and fatigue.

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Also known as the Plymouth Neon and Dodge Neon in North America, the Chrysler Neon was a compact FWD (front wheel drive) car manufactured by Chrysler Corporation from 1994 to 2005.

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The Vauxhall Vectra was manufactured by Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors, from 1995 to 2002. The name is specific to those sold in the UK. Sportier models of the Vauxhall came with a 2.2-liter engine.

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TIME is a weekly news magazine. They publish regionally with editions for the United States, Europe, and others.

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Also known as the "wind pipe," the trachea is a long, thin-walled, tubular structure, which runs down through neck in front of esophagus.

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Absolutism refers to any government where the ruler maintains complete and total power over his subjects making the ruler almost indistinguishable from the state. As Louis XIV of France, the most famous absolute monarch once said, "I am the state!" (L'état, c'est moi!) Absolutist states have ranged from cruel despotism, to enlightened despotism, to theocratic despotism.

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