Have you ever thought skate boards were just like small surfboards with wheels? Well it's speculated thats how they started, they were a substitute for surders when the waves were flat. Around the mid to late 1940s was when skateboarding seemed to just pop up, they started as blocks of wood on rollerskate wheeles, and slowly evolved into the planks with the curved lips we use today. It would appear though that the sport has only been popularized recently, as John Stevens states "Today's skateboarders
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Mustangs are beautiful animals, they look very cool and calm creatures. But they are calm but furious animals. With a ferocious back kick, its super fast agility, I don’t think you will want to touch these animals ever in your life Facts Mexico brought mustangs to America. They grow up to 5 ft and about 700 to 1,000 pounds. There average lifespan is usually 25 to 30 years old. They are vegetarians, they eat grass and plants. Male mustangs are called stallions and females are called mares. A baby
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been an avid texter. B. Sub-point 2: Is a text message really important? (transition) Not only texting or using your phone while driving impairs your ability. I. Summary: It is dangerous for people around you. II. Closing: I hope this speech has persuaded you to stop
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SunglassesInformative Speech on the history, creation, and increasing popularity of sunglasses. Everyone who is anyone has once in their lifetime wore a pair of sunglasses over their eyes. Has anyone ever thought about how lens were first used to block sunrays, was it accidental or was it an idea? There are also many sunglasses companies from decades ago that have all changed the way we see sunglasses, also what and how we see out of them. There are many types o of sunglasses that aren’t
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Title: Pygmy Elephants General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform about the endangered Pygmy elephants 1. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Satus... Endangered. Population... Less than 1,200. Starving, dying, and unprotected is an every day thing. For the Borneo Pygmy elephant, this is life. (WWF-Malaysia) B. Reasons to Listen: The Pygmy elephants found in the Malaysian state of Sabah, are a sub species of Asian elephants that has been endangered since 1986. C. Credibility:
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It is known that American runs on caffeine. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soda, chocolate and many medicines. When consumed, caffeine acts as a stimulant, which makes you feel more alert and aware. Many people drink liquids with caffeine because it helps them wake up and feel sharper. There have been many studies claiming caffeine has a positive or negative affect on your body. So what are we, as the consumers, to believe? On the positive side, caffeine contains antioxidants
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The way that I feel about Halloween, its very fun to celebrate with the festivities of it all, Halloween creates a cheerful holiday spirit around people because of the season, making it fun to find products that you can celebrate the holiday with, especially for cheap. Another thing, decorating your home, apartment, and building putting Halloween stickers, lighting and ornaments around the grounds, on the windows visible to the eye for the neighborhood and the community to see, displaying the poster
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Preparation Outline 2: Informative by Raluchi Ikegwuonu Specific Purpose: I want the audience to understand types of beers. Thesis Sentence: There are four types of beer. Intorduction There may be a time in your life when you sit down in a bar, draft house, or restaurant and want to order a beer. You want to understand what is available, but what do you say or what beer do you pick? I am Raluchi Ikegwuonu and I have been brewing my own beer for the last two years, and I can help you with these
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Do you ever wonder why the flag of the United States is so important or why it has a pledge dedicated to it? Do you know why it is such a big deal? Do you know what it represents? The flag symbolizes unity of the colonies and the states and maybe that is why the flag is such a big deal. If you want to learn all about the U.S. flag then you are going want to read this report. Some people believe that Betsy Ross designed the flag of the United States. Although she didn’t design it she suggested some
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Cell phones, they’re an item that almost everyone has in our world today. There are the types of people who are attached to their cellphone, meaning they can’t go anywhere without it, are constantly on it, and when they aren’t using it, it’s in the front pocket of their pants or sweatshirt. Or, there are also the types of people who can never find their cell phone because they hardly go on it at all. So, what if you’re the type of person who is constantly on their cell phone? Well, you’re obviously
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