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Things you didn’t know you needed!

Fleur @Fleura (34943) • United Kingdom 28 Sep

I don’t often go to the shops because I absolutely hate shopping, especially for clothes and shoes. But every now and then needs must of course. So the other day I was in Marks and Spencer to get some new clothes for the girls,...

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February 28, 2020 - What happened on that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222285) • United States 28 Feb 20

National Tooth Fairy Day National Tartar Sauce Day 1935 - DuPont scientist Wallace Carothers invents nylon. 1940 - Basketball is televised for the first time. 1948 - Bernadette Peters was born. She is an American musical...

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February 16, 2020 - What happened on that day?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222285) • United States 16 Feb 20

Do a Grouch a Favor Day National Almond Day 1923 - The burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhaman is unsealed. 1937 - William H. Carothers is given a US patent for nylon. 1935 - Sonny Bono was born. He was an American singer,...

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Looking for custom Frisbees that fold

Carmela @Carmelanirel2 (8085) • United States 15 Jul 18

My husband has these Frisbees that fold and make amazing fans. I want to customize these for the dance team, but we only have about 10 dancers, yet I was going to purchase a couple dozen in case we get more dancers. Here is a...

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Can't build a bow

2loserzhaha @2loserzhaha (111) • United States 18 Mar 11

I'm trying to make a bow and i need some help. The string is nylon and taut, the thing on the front curves, the arrows don't have feathers yet but i dont think that's it.... What type of wood should i use for the front? And any...

What kind of string do you play?

egghead2728 @egghead2728 (22) 20 Aug 10

Which is better a nylon string or a steel string for a guitar?? What do you think?

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Favorite Fashion Magazine

hcromer @hcromer (2709) • United States 22 Sep 08

What is your favorite fashion magazine? Why? I LOVE Nylon. Somehow I got a free mini-subscription to it a few months ago and it ran out, now I'm feeling deprived. I think I was mainly into their unique style of photography because...

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Best Way to Make Beaded Earrings?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 9 Aug 08

I finally found some nylon fishhooks for earrings. So I bought some beads in my excitement to make some cool new earrings. I used to make beaded earrings and I always just tied fishing line to hold the beads in place. Is this...

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Cotton, terry, nylon?

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 24 Jul 08

What kind of bath robe do you prefer? Cottn? Terry cloth? Nylon? Rayon? What is your preference? I have a great white terry cloth bath robe, on the back it has Sponge bob saying "fear my nakedness" My neighbors love it! (taking...

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Where to Find Non-Metal or Titanium Hooks and Posts?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 23 Jul 08

I thought maybe someone here who makes jewelry would know a good source. I'm going to try to convert over some of my silver and gold earrings to titanium and nylon, or anything else hypoallergenic. Thanks in advance!

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Which is the Best HypoAllergenic Piercing Material?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 14 Jul 08

Either for freshly pierced areas or just for super sensitive areas? I've been doing a lot of research on metal allergies and alternatives since I am allergic to: 18K gold, 14K gold, 10K gold, sterling silver (not as badly as...

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Where Do You Buy Nylon or Other HypoAllergenic Earrings?

Pigglies @Pigglies (9329) • United States 12 Jul 08

I am having a really hard time finding hypoallergenic earrings. I don't know if it's the key words I'm using or what. I'm trying to find some nylon 16 gauge earrings. Or titanium. Why is this so hard to find? Maybe someone...

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what is it with men and nylon ????

cooltrikerchick @cooltrikerchick (148) 18 Apr 07

this might sound a bit strange.. but why is it if i got anything nylon for sale.. like overalls ...nighties etc....its men that end up buying them? am i missing something or what....? or is best not to know...

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Story or Evolution of clothes

asmurthy @asmurthy (2461) • India 19 Mar 07

first man used animal skins. soon wollen garments followed, Then he learnt weaving and use fibre of flax-type of plant. Then cotton, silk, nylon and polyester. what type of cloth you wear and at what time you use them?

Which material do you like the feel of the most?

Kylalynn @Kylalynn (1771) • South Africa 17 Dec 06

I love to feel the texture of silk, chiffon and nylon. They just make me feel good. Which materials make you feel good?

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