In 1997, Crayola released a line of crayons that cashed in on the whole Internet craze with color names like “on-line orange,” “web surfin’ blue,” and “circuit board green.”
May 29, 2023
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In 1997, Crayola released a line of crayons that cashed in on the whole Internet craze with color names like “on-line orange,” “web surfin’ blue,” and “circuit board green.”
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Never replace another battery again with these stylish solar powered watches from Solios. Crafted from recycled stainless steel and eco-friendly vegan leather, these watches are made with highly durable materials that are meant to last you a life-time. If you're still looking for a unique, long lasting watch for someone special in your life, be sure to check out the men's and women's collections at Solios!
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This speaker is a great all-rounder, and the price point makes this an easy purchase. You might need two of them to have true stereo audio, but other than that, you really can’t go wrong with this portable speaker.
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