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  2. Lesney Products - Wikipedia

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    Lesney was founded on 19 January 1947 as an industrial die-casting company by Leslie Smith (6 March 1918 - 26 May 2005) and Rodney Smith (26 August 1917 - 20 July 2013). The name "Lesney" was an acronym from both partners' (who were not related by blood) names. They had been school friends and served together in the Royal Navy during World War II.

  3. Matchbox (brand) - Wikipedia

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    matchbox.com. Matchbox is a toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox" toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold. The brand grew to encompass a broad range of toys ...

  4. 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.

  5. Retired Military German Shepherd Joyfully Welcomes Dad at ...

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    Retired bomb-sniffing German Shepherd Dorka knows this feeling too well, and she couldn't wait to reunite with Dad, Monte. After 8 months apart, this duo's meetup is nothing short of spectacular ...

  6. Refugee breaker disqualified for wearing 'Free Afghan Women ...

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    PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 09: B-Girl, Talash of Team of Refugee Olympic Team competes while wearing a outfit which reads "Free Afghan women" during the B-girls Pre-Qualifier on day fourteen of the ...

  7. Justice Department says it disrupted Russian ‘bot farm’ used ...

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    The US Justice Department said Tuesday that it seized two internet domains and searched nearly 1,000 social media accounts that Russian operatives allegedly used to pose as US residents to spread ...

  8. Match - Wikipedia

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    Match. A match is a tool for starting a fire. Typically, matches are made of small wooden sticks or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by friction generated by striking the match against a suitable surface. [ 1] Wooden matches are packaged in matchboxes, and paper matches are partially cut into rows and stapled ...

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