Emperor's groove

What is the Story Behind Disney’s The Sweatbox?

The Walt Disney Company, more commonly known as just Disney is an American multinational entertainment conglomerate based in California. The company was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy Disney and was initially called the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Disney has gone through a lot of changes throughout the years, from its […]

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Why Did Noodles from The Offspring Keep His Job as a Janitor?

The Offspring is an American rock band from California that started in 1984. The band’s original name was Manic Subsidal. Their current line-up includes lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan Dexter Holland, bassist Todd Morse, and lead guitarist Kevin Noodles Wasserman. In their 38 years in the music industry, they’ve released ten studio albums and

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Polydactyly

What is the Advantage of Having an Extra Digit?

Polydactyly is a condition wherein a baby is born with one or more extra fingers. It’s a common occurrence that frequently runs in families. In most cases, the extra digits are tiny and improperly developed. But did you know having extra digits actually has an advantage? Having extra digits are not uncommon. Surprisingly, individuals with

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

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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Coolio

Which Coolio Song Does Not Feature Profanity?

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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Chicken Glasses

Why Did Chickens Need to Wear Eyeglasses?

Poultry farming is a form of animal husbandry that focuses on raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese for eggs or meat. Each poultry farm follows its own set of protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of the fowl, but did you know that chickens wear glasses to avoid cannibalism? To

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The Battle of Tenochtitlan

What Happened During the Battle of Tenochtitlan?

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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How Did A Double Decker Bus Jump Over the Tower Bridge?

Tower Bridge is well-known for being one of London’s most visually appealing structures, thanks to its Neo-Gothic architectural style and functional sections. It was recognized as the most sophisticated bascule bridge in the world when it first opened. But did you know that a double-decker bus jumped over Tower Bridge?  In 1952, Albert Gunter, a

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Shi Pei pu

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

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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Darkman

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

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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