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    America is known for taking normal, everyday people and transforming them into world-known stars. All you need is a pretty face and a story, and you could be the next big celebrity in the tabloids. American Icons can come from any medium from sports legends, outstanding soldiers, intelligent scientists, witty politicians, and many more. Actresses and models are no exception. The first name that comes to mind when thinking of this field is the one and only Marilyn Monroe. Known for risque…

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    not generally remember Marilyn Monroe for her scandals and problems but rather for her iconic beauty and the grace she put forth every day. Most importantly she let woman all over the world now that beauty comes in every shape and size. Even today people want to recreate her iconic look with blonde hair, a beauty mark, and curvy physique. She was not only beautiful on the outside but was a beautiful person on the inside as well. Marilyn one said “ i am not interested in money. I just want to be…

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    Marilyn Monroe, one of the most famous actresses of the twentieth century, whose life was portrayed on the silver screen, was most know for being the first sex symbol in the 1950’s. Monroe made herself into the most iconic woman in history by promoting an on-screen style that seemed natural. Her American sweet heart face and sexy hourglass physique made her the ideal movie star. However, underneath her paragon image laid a insecure woman with a life filled with turmoil and physiological…

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    Murder Is Easy To Play Murder's interface combines visual novel and traditional point-and-click mechanics. You have no direct control over Lt. Minori's movement as she will only move in order to interact with a designated hotspot. In addition to interacting with the environment, you may have Lt. Minori engage NPCs in conversation by clicking them. The dialogue--and Lt. Minori's internal monolog--are fully voiced and accompanied by text. To instantly display it: simply click the mouse as it…

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    notices that two hundred billion dollars worth of Treasury bonds are being sold at a rapid pace, he is marked as a wanted man. The United States military would like him to lead a group of their soldiers to help in the war that could break America. Other people just want him…

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    Route 66 Research Paper

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    think Route 66 became so popular to all Americans? Route 66 is well known because it led people from Chicago to Santa Monica. It was also called "THE ROAD" by many people. The Blue Highway was also unique. Let's find out how the Blue Highway became so popular and how it became so amazing! Did you know that Route 66 is very popular? Blue Highway is popular because it represents America where people can open a small business or even a tourist attraction. It also takes you back to…

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    dialect of French with Germanic influences; this language is known as Norman French. Throughout years as Normandy continued to perspire and develop into a country, the Norman French language had developed and evolved drastically changed into the English we use today. Unfortunately enough, the language is at the verge of extinction. Only one percent…

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    exploring the local Indian area surrounding Chandrapore and discovering ruins of a native temple. While no words are uttered during this scene, it is crucial for understanding the full scope of the cultural conflict between the native Indians and the English colonisers. It is also worth noting that parallels and comparisons can be formed between the imperialism found in this film and that which can be seen within Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. More specifically, both of these texts focus on…

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    Devastating and Drastic, the Irish Potato Famine changed Ireland in a variety of ways. Farmers and regular people were starving to death due to the lack of healthy potatoes. The people in Ireland were extremely dependent on potatoes and when the blight came the economy went down. As the fungus spread throughout the country, people began to lose their main source of food. Since the people in Ireland depended on the potato, it made the population cripple with the lack of a healthy food. The Irish…

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    normal, natural, and therefore superior to the beliefs and principles of others. This sociological concept, called “ethnocentrism,” has been present throughout human existence and has caused both growth within and conflict between various groups of people. It has also caused reflection and reevaluation of one’s own culture based on interaction and experiences with another. This was the case for French Enlightenment philosopher, François-Marie Arouet, known by his pseudonym, Voltaire. Not unlike…

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