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483: Why was this artifact in the news recently?

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482: Philip K. Dick, about the film Blade Runner.

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482: Who wrote this letter, about what? (Direct link to the image for best visual quality.)

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481: Storyboard for Pather Panchali, drawn by Satyajit Ray.

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481: Identify the work and the artist.

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480: The first video – trailer for an upcoming Zhang Yimou film which is a remake of Blood Simple by the Coen Brothers. The second video – trailer for True Grit – which the Coen Brothers are currently in the process of remaking.

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480: Connect these two videos. Video 1, Video 2.

479: Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Pegasus. qbuffer’s comment has many more identifications. Good show!

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479: This painting depicts mythological characters – many of whom have lent their name to astronomical entities. Name as many as you can.

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478: Say Anything.

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478: Marketing stunt to promote the 20th anniversary of ?

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477: All based on Jane Austen books – Emma (Clueless), Pride and Prejudice (Bridget Jones Diary) and Sense & Sensibility (Kandukondain Kandukondain.)

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477: Connect.

476: Petard, as in the expression “hoist with your own petard.”

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476: A kind of explosive device. How is it used in common parlance?

475: The lady, Yolande Betbeze Fox refused to pose in swimwear after winning the Miss America title in 1951. Catalina Swimwear, sponsor of the title, withdrew from the Miss America contest, started the Miss USA pageant and later the Miss Universe contest to better promote their products.

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475: The lady had a tussle with the company in the second visual. What happened as a result?

474: The Book of Leviticus. The sign mentions Leviticus, the book of the Bible which is usually cited for its Holiness Code and Priestly Code; the Liberty Bell is named after a word in the saying from Leviticus inscribed on it.

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474: Connect.

473: Possible origins for the expression “bone up” meaning “to study”. There are explanations which involve the use of bones to polish leather and the popularity of Bohn study guides.

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