Selena Quintanilla, better known simply as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer who was once referred to as the "Mexican Madonna".
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Headphones and earbuds are personal devices worn on or in the ear. They allow for private listening of music, movies, video games, and other audio. They are a common accessory to devices such as mp3 players and cell phones.
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Mexico has a rich history in the fields of performing and visual arts and is particularly notable for Mexican cinema, music, folk art and murals.
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The Nobel Prize is the brainchild of the late Alfred Nobel. It was created due to Nobel’s desire to recognize individuals who contributed to the advancement of physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature and peace.
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Nickelodeon was originally launched in December 1977 as the Pinwheel Channel. In April 1979, the channel re-launched itself declaring its name "Nickelodeon" and declaring its 1979 year as its official launch year. It has aired popular kids and teen shows such as "You Can't Do That On Television," "All That" and "The Secret World of Alex Mack." It also airs its annual Awards show which is now called the "Kids' Choice Awards." Nickelodeon has launched various cable and digital cable/satellite channels over the years such as TeenNick, Nicktoons, TV Land, Nickelodeon GAS and Nick Jr.
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Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator, cartographer, and merchant. He captained two major voyages which explored the east coast of South America from 1499 to 1502. The name “America” was derived from his first name.
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The term 'garden insect helpers' generally refers to insects that are beneficial as pollinators or as feeders on destructive bugs. Among the best known of the beneficial insects are the ladybird beetle, the colorful butterfly, and the busy bee. What's bugging your garden? Are there slugs in your salad greens, ants in your azaleas, bean beetles in your beans, or some other pesty insect in your garden? Insects like to eat, but gardeners are not willing to share.
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The Mercury Cougar was a compact vehicle marketed by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 to 2002. This model was available in a 2-door hardtop coupe and convertible body styles. It was also offered in rear-wheel drive layout.
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A religious prophet is a person that is believed to have been contacted by a higher power, and shares the message or teaching. Some examples of prophets date back several centuries, and come from a variety of religious backgrounds. These could include Muhammad, Jesus Christ, and Nostradamus. More modern examples could be represented by Thomas S. Monson, and Ellen G. White.
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Labeled Ford’s “pony class” of cars, the Mustang was modeled after the Ford Falcon. It was marketed as a sports car, but gave the feeling of a coupe. Spin–offs like the Chevrolet Camaro and Plymouth Barracuda were produced later.
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Questions and information about the Higher Secondary Certificate in India.
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The Anasazi were an ancient Native American Pueblo culture, centered in the Four Corners area of the Southwest United States. These mysterious ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians were noted for their distinctive styles of pottery and construction of their dwellings.
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Green Day is an American rock trio formed consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool.
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Hair dye is the process of adding color to hair. This can be done with natural dyes, such as Henna, or by manufactured chemical mixes.
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MS-DOS is a 16-bit operating system for IBM PC-compatibles. It was developed and sold by Microsoft in the early 90s. Although no longer in common use, it is still used to load some diagnostic and repair utilities even on modern computers.
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Originating as the Seattle Pilots in 1969, they became the Milwaukee Brewers the following year and moved from Seattle, WA to Milwaukee, where they now play in Miller Park. Learn more about the "Brew Crew," as they are called by their fans and sports writers, by asking and answering questions about the team, players, roster, schedule, and more here.
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Ancient Olympics were a series of competitions held in Ancient Greece to honor Zeus. Its exact origins were shrouded in legends and myths, but records showed that events began in 776 BC in Greece.
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Having knowledge of the common medical terms is important to avoid confusion. There are cases when some medical terms are considered synonymous with another, when in fact there is a difference between them. An example of this is tumor and cancer.
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The smallest vessels in the circulatory system that are located within the tissues of the body, they transfer blood from the arteries, through the tissues to drop of nutrients and pick up waste and back to the veins.
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This category covers questions about the Buick Regal, a full-sized luxury sedan manufactured by General Motors and sold through its Buick Division in the People's Republic of China. The Buick Century was renamed as the Buick Regal when it was sold in Asia as the Toyota Motor Corporation had already claimed rights to the name "Century."
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Hieroglyphics is a formal system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians. It is generally figurative, representing real or illusionary elements in a perfectly recognizable form, though the same symbol can be interpreted in diverse ways, based on context.
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Many books are available for download in an electronic form commonly known as eBooks.
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This category covers questions about the Buick Century, a line of full-size luxury models from the Buick division of General Motors. The name originated from the British slang for exceeding 100 mph as "doing the century." The Century is sold as the Buick Regal in Japan as Toyota Motor Corporation claims rights to the name "Century" there.
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The Stanley Cup, also known as "The Holy Grail" is the 34-pound trophy given to the winner of the NHL playoffs.
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Ask questions here about the value of NBA and NCAA basketball cards, jerseys and other memorabilia.
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The Villager was a minivan manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1993 to 2002, and was a rebadged version of the Nissan Quest. Designed by Moray Callum, the Villager featured a five-speed automatic transmission and a front engine, front-wheel drive layout.
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The Big Bang Theory is an event that caused the creation of the universe according to cosmological theories.
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Ask questions here about home construction and building. Whether you are building from the ground up, or remodeling a section of your home, you will find valuable answers here.
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Kolkata is a city in eastern India located on the Hugli River in the Ganges Delta. It was founded in 1690 as a British East India Company trading post, and was the capital of British India from 1833-1912. Today, it is the chief port and a major industrial center in eastern India. Calcutta is India's second largest city and one the most populous cities in the world. Questions in this category ask for information about Kolkata city in West Bengal state in India
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Cough and cold medicines are usually a combination of different medicines that relieve common cold symptoms. They often come in am or pm formulas, according to the amount of drowsiness they cause.
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