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  2. Matchbook - Wikipedia

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    Matchbook cover, World War II, Uncle Sam. A "matchcover", or "matchbook cover", is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a "book" or "pack" of matches. Covers have been used as a form of advertising since 1894, two years after they were patented, and since then, have attracted people who enjoy the hobby of collecting.

  3. Mattress protector - Wikipedia

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    A mattress protector with elastic on top of a bed base. A mattress protector (also mattress cover, mattress pad may mean this or a mattress topper [1]) is an item of removable bedding that sits on top of, or encases, a mattress to protect it. Some mattress protectors also provide protection to the person sleeping on the mattress from allergens ...

  4. Mattress - Wikipedia

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    Mattress. Two-sided, innerspring pillow-top mattress on box-spring foundation with a woven damask cover also called a mattress sheet. A mattress is a large, usually rectangular pad for supporting a lying person. It is designed to be used as a bed, or on a bed frame as part of a bed. Mattresses may consist of a quilted or similarly fastened case ...

  5. Mattress pad - Wikipedia

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    A mattress pad, mattress topper, or underpad is designed to lie atop a mattress. Made from a variety of materials including wool, cotton, memory foam, feather and latex, [ 1] its function is to provide an extra layer of comfort, especially when the existing mattress is worn or uncomfortable. Physically, it is a thin mattress, usually 5–10 ...

  6. Bed size - Wikipedia

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    Standard North American bed sizes An American hotel room with two queen-size beds. The sizes of mattresses use non-numeric labels such as a "king" or "full", but are defined in inches. Historically most beds were "twins" or "doubles" but in the mid-1940s larger mattresses were introduced by manufacturers.

  7. Do cruise ships have morgues? Here's what happens when ... - AOL

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    Onboard morgues allow a ship’s crew to store bodies in the event of a death during a cruise, according to Winkleman. The facilities are refrigerated, stainless steel rooms accommodating between ...

  8. Bed - Wikipedia

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    A bed is an item of furniture that is used as a place to sleep, rest, and relax. [1] [2] Most modern beds consist of a soft, cushioned mattress on a bed frame. The mattress rests either on a solid base, often wood slats, or a sprung base. Many beds include a box spring inner-sprung base, which is a large mattress-sized box containing wood and ...

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    The Walmart Holiday Kickoff is wrapping up but there are still deals available. Score Holiday Deals on TVs, kitchen gadgets, mattresses, bedding, and more. Catch the Walmart Deals Holiday Kickoff ...