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  2. Jack Sprat - Wikipedia

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    Like many nursery rhymes, "Jack Sprat" may have originated as a satire on a public figure. History writer Linda Alchin suggests that Jack was King Charles I, who was left "lean" when parliament denied him taxation, but with his queen Henrietta Maria he was free to "lick the platter clean" after he dissolved parliament—Charles was a notably short man.

  3. The Big Over Easy - Wikipedia

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    The Big Over Easy is a 2005 novel written by Jasper Fforde. [1] It features Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his assistant, Sergeant Mary Mary. [2]It is set in an alternate reality similar to that of his previous books: The Eyre Affair, Lost in a Good Book, The Well of Lost Plots and Something Rotten.

  4. The Fourth Bear - Wikipedia

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    Jack begins to suspect the Gingerbreadman is a hired assassin and attempts to question the Quangle-Wangle, a reclusive industrialist. The solution to the mystery involves secret industrial and government conspiracies and the mysterious Fourth bear... After more investigations Jack comes across a cottage of three bears who knew Goldilocks.

  5. List of nursery rhymes - Wikipedia

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    Jack Sprat: England 1639 [54] First appearance in John Clarke's collection of sayings. Kookaburra 'Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree' Australia: 1932 [55] Attributed to Marion Sinclair, who was a music teacher at Toorak College. Ladybird, Ladybird 'Ladybug Ladybug' Britain 1744 [56] First mentioned in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book. Little ...

  6. List of The Adventures of Puss in Boots episodes - Wikipedia

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    When Jack Sprat comes back to town, he tricks Puss into letting him into the treasure room so he can steal the 7 League boots which grant the wearer incredible speed. Only problem is the boots unleash a demon called the Devil Wind that Puss and Jack must defeat together.

  7. Gaza protesters shut down L.A. freeway, angry drivers lash ...

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    As a protest calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip blocked southbound traffic on the 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, video footage showed angry motorists skirmishing with demonstrators.

  8. Jack Spratt (fictional detective) - Wikipedia

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    John Reginald "Jack" Spratt, Detective Inspector, Nursery Crime Division, Oxford and Berkshire Constabulary, Officer Number 8216. [1] Jack Spratt is the protagonist in a series of alternate history science fiction fantasy novels by Jasper Fforde .

  9. Fix problems signing into your AOL account - AOL Help

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    Use the Sign-in Helper to locate your username and regain access to your account by entering your recovery mobile number or alternate email address.; To manage and recover your account if you forget your password or username, make sure you have access to the recovery phone number or alternate email address you've added to your AOL account.