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Crayola Crayons: A Colorful History

Singel12 reports on the history of the ultimate coloring tool.

All through elementary school, it was on your school list, perhaps at the very top. For me, it was always what I wanted to get the most. A big, brand new, shiny box of crayons, all the tips sharpened to a perfect point.

Crayola has become a common name through out America; 98 in 100 Americans recognize the name. The word "Crayola" comes from the merging of two French words, craie (chalk) and oleaginous (oily). Though they sell a number of arts supplies, ranging from clay to chalk, their most famous product is their crayons. Invented in 1903 by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith, the first box of crayons had eight colors: black, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, yellow, and green. It cost only one nickel.

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Hit Whytunes or Funky Junk?

Kerry114 shows you how to make music on Whyville.

Have you ever heard of WhyTunes? WhyTunes are songs citizens just like you create on Whyville! Making WhyTunes can take some time and a lot of practice but after a while your songs might have 5-star ratings and be selling like crazy!

To get started, head to Club Scion. Then click on the records to take you to the Scion WhyTunes Music Maker. You can go to a Group Studio to make songs with your friends, or to a Private Studio to work on one of your own.

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