Dmitri Shostakovich, a Russian composer, and pianist was one of the significant influences in classical music. He had a unique harmonic style and was especially noted for his role in history under Stalin’s regime. But did you ever wonder why Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony was named after an old city in Russia? In 1942, the Soviet […]
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Samuel L. Jackson is known for his iconic roles in various films. He plays Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mace Windu in Star Wars, Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, and Frozone in the Incredibles. These are just some of the roles he is known for. But did you know that Samuel L. Jackson
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If you are Guns N’ Roses fan, you would know their only number US single Sweet Child O’ Mine. The song appeared in their debut album Appetite for Destruction but was initially released as a single in June 1988. But did you know what the lyrics at the end of the song meant? The lyrics
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Ariana Grande wanted to celebrate her 7 Rings single by getting the phrase tattooed on her palm in Japanese. It did not end well. But what did her tattoo actually say? Instead of “7 Rings” Ariana Grande’s tattoo reads “Small Charcoal Grill”. This was due to some missing kanji characters. In an attempt to fix
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The Ratatouille movie introduced the ratatouille dish itself. With the eye-pleasing and appetizing animation of the title-based food, many viewers become intrigued as to who designed the widely famous ratatouille. Thomas Keller, an acclaimed chef who owns the famous restaurant The French Laundry, designed the ratatouille dish, including the elegant and modern layering of the
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If you’re a fan of Fleetwood Mac, songs like Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and Dreams would definitely be on your nostalgia playlist. But did you ever wonder what happened to their guitarist Jeremy Spencer who suddenly went AWOL? In 1971, Jeremy Spencer disappeared right before a gig in Los Angeles. No one could find
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito gained popularity in the late 80s to the early 90s for their family films. But did you know which film earned them the most? Instead of getting a regular salary for the movie “Twins”, Schwarzenegger and DeVito made a deal with the studio. They agreed to take 20% of the
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Networking is essential in the world of business. Billion-dollar company heads are bound to have an impressive network of influential people. And we’ve heard about high-power friendships that last for decades. But did you know of the friendship between McDonald’s’ Ray Kroc and Walt Disney? Ray Kroc, the American businessman behind the success of McDonald’s,
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Globally known for her music, Taylor Swift has established her legacy through consistent determination and ever-improving talent. Day by day, her fame continues to grow with the hit songs and albums she’s released, making Taylor Swift one of the top icons in the music industry. Aside from being a multi-awarded singer, Taylor Swift holds the
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The seventies and eighties were great eras that produced some of the best artists we know and love. One artist, in particular, was Rick James. James led a super-freak lifestyle. But did you know he had a close encounter with Salvador Dali in Hawaii? Salvador Dali and Rick James both attended the same dinner party
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