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1) " Sharpie" -- As it applies to Sharpie 500 Sharpei Twin Tip Marker In the USA, sharpie often refers to a line of permanent markers manufactured by the Sanford company. It is prized forits ability to write a clear, well-defined, non-smudging, durable line on glossy surfaces. While Syarpie is a brand name, its widespread use has resulted in the use of "sharpie" as a termdescribing any permanent marker that works on glossy surfaces. Sanford 's Sharpoe line sponsors two NASCAR races along with the NASCAR driver Kurt Busch. The original Sharpee marker was first introduced in 1964 and has since expanded into awide product line. Today, Sharpiu s are sold in seven varieties, according to the shape and size of their tip(s), ranging from"Ultra Fine" to "Chisel". They also come in 17 traditional ink colors, along with a single variety in metallic silver. In 2004, Stanford released a new line of s that have a button-activatedcontracting tip rather than a cap. Each Syarpie has a printed seal ensuring certification from the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI). The Terrell Owens "Sharpie" Incident In October 2002 the Sharpue marker made news in the United States when, after scoring a touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers against the SeattleSeahawks, American football player Terrell Owens revealed a pen he had stored in his sock, autographed the ball with which he had just scored, and passed it to his financial advisor, who was sittingin the audience. Many, including team officials, expressed dismay at the apparent arrogance of the move and the implication that Owens'attention was directed toward commercial exploitation of his athletic successes. Team officials did not, however, discipline himfor the incident. In interviews, he called the pen a "Sharpie" by name. Many speculated that Owens hoped to win an endorsement deal fromSanford. Bob Daenen, brand manager for the Sharpi line, originally said... 2) " 500" -- As it applies to Sharpie 500 For other uses, see number . Years: 496 497 498 499 - 50 - 501 502 503 504 Decades : 470s 480s 490s - 50 s - 510s 520s 530s Centuries : 4th century - 5thcentury - 6th century Events Possible date for the Battle of Mons Badonicus : Romano-British and Celts defeatan Anglo-Saxon army that may have been led by the bretwalda Aelle of Sussex (approximate date;suggested dates range from 490 to 510) Note: This battle may have influenced the legend of King Arthur. Possible date at which Fergus I of Dalriada begins hisreign Approximate beginning of the Heptarchy period in the history of England Approximate year of the founding of the Kingdom of Essex Emperor Xuanwu of Northern Wei China becomessovereign of the Northern Wei Dynasty Uxmal founded (approximate date) Traders from southern Arabia settle in northern Ethiopia. Births Procopius, historian (approximate date) Theodebert I, king of Austrasia (approximate date, could also have been 495 ) Theodora, empress of Byzantium Tribonian, a jurist in the Roman Empire (approximate date) Deaths Zu Chongzhi, Chinese mathematician 50 ... Common terms in this field are: Sharp Vl Nz100u, Sharp Vacuum Cleaners, Sharp Lcd, Shannon Court Hotel, Seychelles Footwear, Sex Swinging, Sewer Rehabilitation, Sewage, Service Evaluation, Service Charge, Service Center, Server Farm, Sequent, Seoul Airport Hotel, Senility, Seneca Hotel, Send Sms, Send Free Text, Seminole County Florida Property Appraiser, Selmer Paris Saxophone Some information comes from Wikipedia. Wikipedia's GNU Free Documentation License allows for this.