With the film Dune Part One out, many people have been heading back to the origin of the feature. As of November 15, 2021, the film has grossed about $353 million worldwide. But what was the story behind Frank Herbert’s novel? Frank Herbert was talking to a friend from the Quileute Tribe whose lands were […]
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John Hughes was widely known for his coming-of-age teen comedies with honest depictions of suburban teenage life. He was quite fond of Molly Ringwald that most of his movies featured characters she played really well. But have you heard about his film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? The original version of the movie Planes, Trains, and
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On NBC, David Crane and Marta Kauffman’s hit TV show Friends premiered on September 22, 1994. The show’s premise was simple; it revolved around the lives of six young adults living in New York City. No one knew how big the show would get, but after ten seasons and 236 episodes, we can definitely say
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There are 25 books in Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series. The novel is based on the story of a former major of the United States Army Military Police Corps. The series has sold over 60 million copies worldwide and is still in publication. But did you know how Lee Child decided on the main character’s
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The song Somebody That I Used to Know reached number one in more than 23 national charts and even topped the charts in 30 other countries worldwide. By the end of 2012, the song became the best-seller, with over 11 million copies sold. But what happened to the artist behind one of the best singles
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Being in a relationship with a celebrity can have its ups and downs, but what would you do when your boyfriend is the King of rock and roll? Linda Thompson, Elvis Presley’s ex-girlfriend, had a funny story to share. Elvis and Linda when to see a movie back in 1975. Fans spotted the King, and
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It is common knowledge how marble is expensive. It is that way because of how durable and classy it is. This natural stone is often sought-after by wealthy people who want a lavish home. But did you know an entire slab of marble was rejected by the US Congress? In 2003, John Haines donated a
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There were a lot of things going on in 2017, but did you know that Kylie Minogue was not happy when the then 17-year-old sister of the Kardashians tried to put a trademark on her first name for her business? Kylie Minogue won the trademark lawsuit against Kylie Jenner over the rights of the name
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the nation’s Founding Fathers, helping draft the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that he was also a talented musician and an inventor, amongst other things? Benjamin Franklin invented the armonica in 1761. It was said to have caused musicians and listeners severe and nagging depression and melancholy. The
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Released in 1997, Titanic continues to be one of the most heart-wrenching movies in the film industry. Based on the sinking of the RMS Titanic vessel in 1912, Titanic features the fictional love story of poor artist Jack Dawson and socialite Rose DeWitt Bukater. In the nude scene done by then 21-year-old Kate Winslet in
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