Elmo is the famous red Muppet character from Sesame Street. He first appeared in the kids’ show in 1980 and is still active in his role. But did you know, this furry red monster also appeared in court to testify? In 2002, muppet Elmo from Sesame Street testified before a House of Representative Committee. Referred […]
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Violence can be seen across different media platforms. Shows focus on a variety of violence that often portray gruesome crimes, and the potential evil people may possess. But did you know that because we are constantly exposed to this kind of content, it affects our general perception of the world? A journalist in the seventies
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The Rock and Roll genre had significantly branched out in this era compared to when it first started. Today, there are various subgenres of rock that appeal to different demographics. There’s glam, punk, alternative, indie, funk, and even rap-rock. But did you know there was once a subgenre called Teenage Tragedy? In the late fifties
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Sir Paul McCartney was once known as the cute Beatle because of his youthful looks. He despised the moniker, saying that he didn’t want to be recognized as an attractive musician. He wanted to be known as a great artist, and he achieved his goal. Sir Paul McCartney became one of the most successful artists
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Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 film that starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Despite its poor reception in cinemas, the movie gained a cult following, inspiring and touching the lives of its viewers. The film was filmed in an old prison in Ohio. But did you know how much the property was sold? The Ohio
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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If left untreated, the virus can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Back in the day, the disease was often associated with homosexuals, and people who have been diagnosed with the disease were often discriminated against. But did you know how
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Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is believed to have been built in 1450 AD. The city was made to inhabit around a thousand individuals. But despite it being built in the 15th century, its architecture was considered highly advanced for its time. Machu Picchu was constructed using the “ashlar
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Roman Polanski is a Polish and French film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He won an Oscar for Best Director in 2003 but could not attend the event. But did you know who flew to Europe just to give him his award? Due to outstanding criminal charges, Harrison Ford received Roman Polanski’s Award for him
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David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. He was known as a cultural chameleon throughout his long and colorful career, showing interest in several fields beyond the confines of the music industry. But did you know that the talented musician also rocked Wall Street? In the mid to late
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The Rock is a multi-awarded American action film directed by Michael Bay and written by Quentin Tarantino. The film starred Nicholas Cage, Ed Harris, and Sean Connery, some of the biggest names in the genre. But did you ever wonder how well the film did in general? The Rock was a nineties film directed by
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