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  2. Xyzzy (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Xyzzy (computing) In computing, Xyzzy is sometimes used as a metasyntactic variable or as a video game cheat code. Xyzzy comes from the Colossal Cave Adventure computer game, where it is the first "magic string" that most players encounter (others include "plugh" and "plover"). [ 1]

  3. Xyzzy - Wikipedia

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    Look up xyzzy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. xyzzy or XYZZY may refer to: Xyzzy (computing), a magic word from the Colossal Cave Adventure computer game, later a metasyntactic variable or a video game cheat code. Xyzzy (mnemonic), memory trick used in mathematics. XYZZY Awards, for interactive fiction.

  4. The 20 best STEM toys and games to gift young learners and ...

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    The OffBits’ Jumbo Kit is a STEAM-focused kit of robust bits and bobs (aka 250+ colorful nuts, bolts and “shapely bits”). The aim is to encourage kids to get imaginative and play around ...

  5. Red Herring: A terrific little game from 7 Little Words creator

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    In Red Herring, this consists of 50 challenging puzzles to start with. Once hooked, you pay for additional packs. The puzzles can be fiendish, especially if you choose to work without the built-in ...

  6. Ten-code - Wikipedia

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    Ten-codes, officially known as ten signals, are brevity codes used to represent common phrases in voice communication, particularly by US public safety officials and in citizens band (CB) radio transmissions. The police version of ten-codes is officially known as the APCO Project 14 Aural Brevity Code.[ 1]

  7. The 10 best tech toys for kids in 2024 - Engadget

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    Quick Overview. More options. Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Game Controller. $11 at Kohl's. More options. Bumpas Weighted Plush Toy. $39 at Amazon. More options. LeapFrog Chat and Count Emoji Phone.

  8. Police code - Wikipedia

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    Police code. A police code is a brevity code, usually numerical or alphanumerical, used to transmit information between law enforcement over police radio systems in the United States. Examples of police codes include "10 codes" (such as 10-4 for "okay" or "acknowledged"—sometimes written X4 or X-4), signals, incident codes, response codes, or ...

  9. Internet Archive is saving all your favorite handheld LCD games

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    The Internet Archive has been saving gaming history for a while now. It's archived Amiga games (and apps), Macintosh stuff from the '80s (including Space Invaders) and a ton of other retro games ...