Humanities

Why Did Sylvester Stallone Hire Survivor to Write the Theme Song of Rocky III?

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Entertainment Industry, Film & TV Industry, History, History, Humanities, Movie Listings & Theater Showtimes, Movies, Music & Audio, Pop Music, Reference, Rock Music / May 24, 2022

Rocky was a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film features the story of the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa, a clueless, kind-hearted working-class Italian-American, and small-time club fighter. He wins a shot at the world heavyweight championship while […]

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Which Coolio Song Does Not Feature Profanity?

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Entertainment Industry, Hip Hop Music, History, History, Humanities, Music & Audio, Pop Music, Reference, Rock Music, Urban & Hip-Hop / May 24, 2022

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born on August 1, 1963. He is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor known professionally as Coolio. He achieved mainstream success with his albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta’s Paradise, and My Soul in the mid-to-late 1990s. He is best known for his Grammy Award-winning hit single Gangsta’s

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What Happened During the Battle of Tenochtitlan?

Ancient Civilization, Arts & Entertainment, History, History, Humanities, Reference / May 23, 2022

Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city, was one of the largest cities in the world at the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1521, with possibly 200,000 inhabitants. It grew from a small settlement on an island in the western swamps of Lake Texcoco to the powerful political, economic, and religious center of Pre-columbian Mexico’s greatest

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Who was the Chinese Opera Singer Who Also Worked as a Spy Against the French?

History, Humanities, Law & Government, Law Enforcement, Reference / May 23, 2022

Shi (left) and Boursicot met in 1964. Shi dressed as a man but claimed that he was actually a woman. Chinese Opera is known for its convoluted plots, vibrant makeup, beautiful costumes and sets, and performers’ distinct vocal styles. Unsurprisingly, many of the 1,000 schemes revolve around political and military conflict rather than romance. But

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How Did Universal Pictures Find Out They Owned Merchandising Rights to Darkman?

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Darkman is an American superhero film directed and co-written by Samuel M. Raimi. It was released in 1990. The film starred Liam Neeson who played the scientist, Peyton Westlake. It was based on Raimi’s short story that pays homage to Universal’s horror films from the 1930s. But did you know how Universal Pictures found out

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How Did Tom Cruise Save the American Release of “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”?

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The 1998 black comedy crime film Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels was written and directed by Guy Ritchie, produced by Matthew Vaughn, and starred an ensemble cast that included Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Steven Mackintosh, Sting, and Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham in their feature film debuts. But did you know how

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What is the Effect of Spaceflight on the Human Body?

Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences, Health, Health Conditions, Health Education & Medical Training, Humanities, Men's Health, People & Society, Public Health, Reference, Women's Health / May 23, 2022

For several decades, NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has researched extensively about the human body’s response to the conditions in outer space. With the knowledge they have and the data gathered the department was able to design devices, create protocols and develop strategies to keep all the astronauts safe whenever they go on missions. Due

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Where Does Kuwait Get Its Drinking Water?

Ecology & Environment, Green Living & Environmental Issues, History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, People & Society, Reference, Science, Social Issues & Advocacy, Social Sciences, Social Services / May 23, 2022

Kuwait is a Western Asian country. It is located at the tip of the Persian Gulf on the northern border of Eastern Arabia, just by Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Kuwait and Iran share maritime borders with Kuwait having a 500-kilometer-long coastline. The capital city, Kuwait City, is home to

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Which Country Has the Largest Navy Fleet in History?

History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Military, Reference / May 23, 2022

In the last three thousand years of human history, there have been several naval fleets. Many of which compete to provide security and extend national influence. They are generally built by seagoing states or those desiring to enter into the sphere of naval powers. But did you ever wonder which country has the largest navy

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How was Jerry Seinfeld Involved in Frank Sinatra’s Death?

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Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld created the American sitcom television series Seinfeld. From July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, it aired on NBC and was a hit that received various awards including the Golden Globe Award for the Best Television Series in 1994. Curiously, the show had an odd connection with Frank Sinatra’s passing.

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