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Why Do Actors In Old Movies Sound So Different When They Talk?

Watch a typical American film today and then watch a classic American film from the middle of the 20th century.…

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Whatever Happened To Richard Dreyfuss, Hooper From ‘Jaws?’

Some actors possess a resume too broad and celebrated to pin down. Richard Dreyfuss is one such actor. He gained…

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The 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, One Of The Deadliest Structural Failures In History

In July of 1980, The Hyatt Regency Hotel opened its doors in Kansas City, MO. This new hotel, with its…

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After Over 160 Years, Central Park Gets Very First Statue Honoring Real Women

August 26 marked a big event for New York's famous Central Park. That day marks the first time the park…

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Whatever Happened To Robert Guillaume And Benson From ‘Soap?’

UPDATED 8/26/2020 1977 introduced America to Benson Dubois, the dissatisfied butler. He started on Soap and became an immensely popular…

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Whatever Happened To Robert Shaw, Quint From ‘Jaws?’

UPDATED 8/26/2020 Quint laid out a simple enough plan: "Cage goes in the water, you go in the water. Shark's…

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This Is The Crazy Reason Why America Outlawed Pinball In The ’40s

Today's its a fun relic of arcade game glory and a way to pass the time on a laptop. But…

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The Beginnings Of The Dollar Bill To Not Using Cash Money Anymore In 2020

It's kind of insane to think that at one point in time, we were only using dollar bills. As of…

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This is Why Clacker Balls Were Banned In The 1970s

Too much of a good thing does exist. When a new toy or fad explodes into the spotlight, that sounds…

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The Untold Reason Behind McDonald’s Departure From Ronald McDonald

When people think of McDonald's, a few things come to mind. They imagine the famous Golden Arches, small Happy Meal…

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The Interesting History Behind The Famous Woolworth’s Lunch Counter

The Woolworth's Lunch Counter was a fixture in our culture until its eventual demise in the '90s. There is still…

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The Game of Clue Was Made To Combat WWII Air Raid Blackout Boredom

It was Anthony E. Pratt, in Britain, with a board game! Today, family members and friends flock around a board,…

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