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New in the Edited Guide: Morse Code - a Method of Communication
Morse Code enables messages to be transmitted from one person to another via any mechanism that can generate two different symbols.
Author: SashaQ
New in the Edited Guide: 'The Wizard of Oz' - the 1939 Film
The Wizard of Oz (1939) is an award-winning film beloved by many worldwide. It has been called by the Library of Congress 'The Most Watched Film of All Time'.
Author: Bluebottle
Topical: International Talk like a Pirate Day
19 September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day - ahoy mateys!
Welcome to Create
Whether it's an obsession with you, or simply a way to pass an hour or two on a dull Thursday, this month we'd like to hear about your hobbies and pastimes.
Do you fill your spare moments with high octane daredevil activities? Or simply while away the hours looking at a rose?
What's the most exciting thing you get up to and why do you do it?
September 2022 Create Challenge: Hobbies and Pastimes
Newest Edited Entries
- Morse Code - a Method of Communication21st September 2022
- 'The Wizard of Oz' - the 1939 Film21st September 2022
- Types of Queen in the UK12th September 2022
- 'Shirley' - a Novel by Charlotte Bronte 5th September 2022
- Breastfeeding: A Mother's View5th September 2022
- 'Ferry Cross the Mersey' - a History of the Mersey Ferries23rd September 2022
- The Hillbilly Gourmet: Mini-Meatloaves for Dinner23rd September 2022
- Steamed Persimmon Pudding29th August 2022
- The American Robin: Cheerful, Friendly, and in Search of Worms22nd August 2022
- 'Do Not Adjust Your Set' - the Television Series22nd August 2022
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- A88051575 - 'Minions: the Rise of Gru' - the Animated Film 2 Weeks Ago
- A88054356 - The St Helens Fort Walk, Isle of Wight, UK 3 Weeks Ago
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