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What boat was the first to cross the Panama Canal?
My husband spilled gas out of a spare gas tank into the back of my car. I have tried shampoo, baking soda, ventilation, carpet powders, Febreeze . . . all with no luck. I need to transport three young children around, any suggestions?
What age do you have to be to join Brownies in Girl Scouts?
We spilled gasoline in our garage. We got most of it up, but the smell is still really strong. How can we get rid of it?
What age do you have to be to join Brownies in Girl Scouts?
I would like information regarding the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. I desperately need it to complete an assignment. The only sites I can find just have descriptions of the statue. But I need more information please.
What age do you have to be to join Brownies in Girl Scouts?
What is the tallest building ever demolished?
I am helping my daughter learn more about skyscrapers, but I have been unable to locate the answer to one question. How many stories does a building have to be, to be considered a skyscraper?
How many times has the Time Magazine Person of the Year been given to an abstract class of people or a non-human, rather than to individuals?
What was the highest parachute jump ever?
I am very curious to find out what the "Tonton Macoutes" was?
How do I hang a horseshoe for good luck? Is the opening at the top or bottom of the "U"?
Are there published railroad accident investigations online anywhere?
I received an email from a friend stating that she had received a note from a friend that she had a virus. When I checked to see if I did, sure enough it was there. According to my computer, though, jdbgmgr.exe is a Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. Is jdbgmgr.exe a virus?
How did a penguin come to be the mascot for the Linux operating system?
Is the "official" Roman numeral for 1999 MCMXCIX or MIM?
What is the largest ship afloat today in the world?
What street in New York City is FAO Schwarz located?
How do you build a soap box derby car from scratch without buying a kit? Can you tell me where to go for directions or pictures showing how?

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