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5 million vadio: AWOL

AWOL (away without permission)

"Away" is a lovely word. We've been using it to describe someone who wanders from a designated place since the mid-1400s. Before that, a vagabond was a beggar or a vagabond.

9 Witch Played By Elizabeth Olsen In The Marvel Movies: WANDA

"WandaVision" is a television miniseries starring Marvel Comics characters. The main characters are Wanda Maximoff (also known as Scarlet Witch) played by Elizabeth Olsen and Vision played by Paul Bettany. I'm not a fan of movie adaptations of comic book characters, but I could watch "WandaVision." Wanda and Vision live in the suburbs, trying to hide their superhero identities. Each episode advances the plot over several decades, using situations found in sitcoms of the time. Episodes use the format of shows like:

• Dick Van Dyke Show
• I love Lucy
• haunted
• i dream of jeannie
• The Brady Group
• good times
• O Show de Mary Tyler Moore
• Full house
• malcolm in the middle
• Modern Family
• Out of this world
• La zona del crepusculo

Sounds very intriguing...

Elizabeth Olsen is the younger sister of famous actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who rose to fame as child stars on the television show Full House. Elizabeth didn't start acting until later and she starred in several critically acclaimed movies. She is also known for her role as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

14 "Othello" Villain: IAGO

Despite being portrayed as a villain in William Shakespeare's "Othello," Iago is one of the most complex characters in the play. He is known for his Machiavellian tactics, manipulating the other characters to achieve his selfish goals.

15 Smoking an electronic cigarette: VAPE

An electronic cigarette (also called an “e-cigarette”) is a battery-powered device that resembles a real cigarette. Electronic cigarettes vaporize a solution that contains nicotine, forming a vapor that resembles smoke. The vapor is inhaled in a process called "vaping," delivering nicotine to the body. The assumption is that an electronic cigarette is healthier than a regular cigarette, since inhaled vapor is less harmful than inhaled smoke. But, it may not be so...

17 Some eights. : G-MAN

The nickname "G-men" is short for "government men" and refers to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

18 __-steven: PAR

“Even steven” is an expression that means “fair and equal”. It is believed to have originated in the 19th century in the United States. The phrase was probably derived from the concept of equitably dividing property or resources between two parties.

19 Brilliant Stone: GEODE

A geode is a rock in which there is a cavity lined or filled with crystalline formations. The crystals inside a geode form when mineral-rich water seeps into a cavity in a rock, leaving behind dissolved minerals that gradually build up over time. Some of the largest geodes ever discovered are the size of a room and can take millions of years to form.

20 line dancing is it really a mess? : CONGA CONGA GAME

The conga line is a dance that originated as a Cuban carnival march. It became popular in the United States in the 1930s. The dance apparently took its name from the Congo region of Africa and originated from slaves who were brought to Cuba from there.

31 Breakfast, lunch and dinner for Pacino? : AL'S MEALS

Al Pacino seems to be best known for playing characters on both sides of the law. Pacino's big movie break came when he played Michael Corleone in "The Godfather," a role that grew for him as the film series progressed. But his Oscar-winning role was that of a blind ex-serviceman in Scent of a Woman.

Al Pacino is an actor who has had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He was once offered the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy, but he turned it down. The role ultimately went to Harrison Ford, who became one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood history.

35 Hotmail Provider: MSN

Hotmail was one of the first web-based email services, launched on July 4, 1996. "Hotmail" was initially written as "HoTMaiL" to emphasize the use of HTML for web pages. In 1997, Microsoft acquired the service and later renamed it Outlook.com.

42 Lineage? : ARTERY

Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart and veins are vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

43 The singer DiFranco, portrayed in Japanese cartoons? : ANIME ANI

The anime is cartoon animation in the style of Japanese manga comics.

Ani DiFranco is a folk-rock singer-songwriter. DiFranco has also been labeled a feminist icon, and in 2006 she won the National Organization for Women's Woman of Courage Award.

54 An inevitable beat of music? : A CORRECT MEASURE

The scores are divided into measures, although on the other side of the Atlantic the term “brújula” is used instead of “compass”.

58 WWF Logo Bear: PANDA

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) was founded in 1961. Its mission is…

… stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which human beings live in harmony with nature.

The panda logo used by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) was created in 1961 by the organization's founder, Sir Peter Scott. He chose the panda as the organization's symbol because he believed it was a "charismatic and universally loved" animal that could help raise awareness of the need for conservation.

61 Ravenous: AVID

To be voracious is to have a large appetite, or to be excessively anxious. The term “voracious” comes from the Latin verb “vorare” which means “to devour”.

64 Port Link Script: MENU

DoorDash is the nation's largest food delivery company. Customers can order food from many different restaurants using the DoorDash app, and a DoorDash driver will deliver to their home or office. DoorDash also operates ghost kitchens, facilities that prepare meals for the delivery customers of a restaurant group.

65 Cuba libre ingredient : COKE

The Cuba Libre cocktail was created during the Spanish-American War. American soldiers stationed in Cuba mixed Coca-Cola with Cuban rum and added a squeeze of lime to create a refreshing drink. The name "Cuba Libre" translates to "Free Cuba," which became a popular wartime slogan when the United States supported Cuba's independence from Spanish rule.

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1 Member of the genus Panthera: BIG CAT

Panthera is a genus of big cats that includes tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards, and snow leopards. The genetic similarity between the different species of Panthera is so close that they can interbreed and produce hybrid offspring such as the liger (lion-tiger hybrid) and the jaglion (jaguar-lion hybrid).

2 Sobrenomo “I Wanna Be Sedated”: RAMONE

"I Wanna Be Sedated" is a 1978 song written and released by the American punk rock band The Ramones. The song was inspired by the band's grueling touring schedule and their desire to find a quick fix to escape the monotony and boredom of life on the road. The first line of the song, "Twenty-twenty-twenty-four hours to go", refers to the time left until the next show.

4 Pagoda instrument: GONG

Pagodas are stepped ("storied") towers, found in various parts of Asia, usually built for religious purposes.

5 Beyoncé songs that sample Schubert: AVE MARIA

"Ave Maria" is a 2008 ballad co-written and recorded by Beyoncé. The song features elements of Franz Schubert's "Hail Mary," a song that played as Beyoncé walked down the aisle at her wedding to Jay-Z.

“Hail Mary” (“Hail Mary” in English) is the central prayer of the Roman Catholic Rosary, which itself is a set of prayers asking for the help of the Virgin Mary. Much of the text of the "Hail Mary" comes from the Gospel of Luke. The Latin words are:

God save you Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The prayer has been adapted as a hymn. The two most famous musical versions of “Ave Maria” are by Charles Gounod (based on a piece by Bach) and by Franz Schubert.

7 International oil group: OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) controls a significant part of the world's oil supply. OPEC member countries account for about 44% of world oil production and 73% of world oil reserves.

8 Longtime NBC Host: LENO

Jay Leno was born as James Leno in New Rochelle, New York. Jay's father was the son of Italian immigrants and his mother was from Scotland. Leno grew up in Andover, Massachusetts and actually dropped out of school on the advice of a high school guidance counselor. However, years later, he went to Emerson College and earned a degree in speech therapy. Leno also founded a comedy club in Emerson in 1973. Today, Jay Leno is crazy about cars, owning over 300 vehicles of various types. You can check it on his website:www.jaylenogarage.com.

9 Ralph from “The Simpsons” who said: “Yo, English thriller? This is impossible”: WIGGUM

Ralph Wiggum is a character from "The Simpsons." He is the son of Chief Wiggum and a classmate of Lisa Simpson. Ralph is voiced by Nancy Cartwright, who also voices Bart Simpson.

11 Oxfam, p. : NGO

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Oxfam was founded in 1942 in Oxford, England, and was originally called the Oxford Committee for Hunger Relief. Oxfam's original mission was to persuade the British government to allow food into Greece during World War II, in the days when the country was occupied by the Axis powers. The name OXFAM was adopted in 1965. Before that date, OXFAM was simply the organization's telegraphic address (remember telegraphs?).

22 School organization. for the best students: NHS

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a recognition program open to students who have demonstrated excellence in grades 10-12.

26 “Mad Men” Star: HAMM

Jon Hamm lived the life of a struggling actor for quite some time before striking gold with a starring role in the AMC drama "Mad Men." He plays the title character, advertising executive and man from town, Don Draper.

28 Government Issued ID: SSN

Social Security Number (SSN)

30 Rival de Valvoline: STP

STP was founded in 1953 by racing enthusiast and entrepreneur Andy Granatelli. The name "STP" stands for "Scientifically Treated Petroleum".

Valvoline is the oldest brand of motor oil marketed here in the United States. The formulation was registered in 1873.

31 Classic Arcade Name: ATARI

Founded in 1972, video game and electronic game maker Atari was once the fastest growing company in United States history. However, Atari never really recovered from the collapse of the video game industry in 1983. The name "Atari" was chosen because it is a term used in the Japanese game Go, meaning a move that effectively seals the opponent's fate.

32 Uber alternative: LYFT

Lyft was founded in 2012 as a ride-sharing service in San Francisco, California. The company's original name was "Zimride" and it focused on long-distance carpooling.

34 Suffix meaning “earth”: -STAN

The suffix "-stan", used in many place names, means "place of" in Persian.

36 The smallest of the litter: RUNT

In the 1500s, a dwarf was an old or decaying tree stump, and in the early 1600s, "dwarf" was used to describe animals that were similarly old and decaying. Eventually "runt" came to mean the smallest and often the sickest of a litter.

37 Middle East Title: EMIR

An emir is a prince or chief, mainly from the Middle East in Islamic countries. In English, "emir" can also be spelled variously as "emeer, amir, ameer" (watch out for spelling in crossword puzzles!).

39 “Out” Actress Alexander: ERIKA

Erika Alexander is the actress who played Pam Tucker, a cousin who came to live with the Huxtable family on "The Cosby Show." Alexander has also won many awards for playing Maxine Shaw on the Fox sitcom "Living Single."

45 opinion articles: ESSAYS

"Op-ed" is short for "opposite editorial page." Opinion pieces began in "The New York Evening World" in 1921, when the facing editorial page was used for articles written by a designated guest writer, someone independent of the editorial board.

46 Sch. with Phoenix campus: ASU

Arizona State University (ASU) has a long history and was founded as the Tempe Normal School for the Arizona Territory in 1885. ASU's athletic teams used to be known as the Normals, then the Bulldogs, and since 1946 they were called It's called Sun Devils. .

48 Literary Castaway: CRUSOE

"Robinson Crusoe" is a novel written by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719. It is widely considered the first English novel. Before "Robinson Crusoe," most works of fiction were written in verse or drama, but Defoe's novel was written in prose and followed a narrative structure that would become the standard for the novel genre.

49 California City on Humboldt Bay: EUREKA

Eureka, California is the largest city on the West Coast between San Francisco and Portland. It is a port city situated on Humboldt Bay that was settled by Europeans in 1850. Gold was discovered nearby, and this led to the settlement being given the name "Eureka", which means "I found it!" in greek.

52 __ acid: AMINO

There are 20 different types of amino acids that make up proteins. However, only 11 of them can be synthesized by the human body, while the remaining nine essential amino acids must be obtained from dietary sources.

60 org. com Cavs y Mavs: NBA

The Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1970.

The Mavericks (also "Mavs") are an NBA franchise based in Dallas, Texas. The team was founded in 1980 and the name Mavericks was chosen by fan votes. The choice of "Mavericks" was due to the fact that actor James Garner is a co-owner of the team, and, of course, Garner played the main role in the TV series "Maverick".