What's The Origin Of Goblin Mode, The Oxford Dictionary Word Of 2022?
"Goblin mode" is the 2022 word of the year, according to Oxford University Press (OUP). So what's the origin of this unique word? Let's dive in.
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Wiz Khalifa's Black And Yellow Takes Inspiration From This Iconic Sports Franchise
Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" takes inspiration from an iconic sports franchise that has adopted the song to be their anthem. Here's the team.
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What Is The Significance Of Saint Monica Weeping In Catholicism?
There are different kinds of crying: an infant's cries, because of hunger or discomfort; the tears of anguish over a child choosing the wrong path in life.
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Prince's Love For Joni Mitchell Caught The Attention Of The Folk Singer's Security Team
Prince's love for Joni Mitchell caught the attention of the folk singer's security team when he used to write her fan mail.
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Who Was The Fifth Person On The Cover Of The Beatles' Iconic Abbey Road Album Cover?
The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album features the band crossing the street via a crosswalk. Here's who the fifth person was in the background of the picture.
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How Ronnie Van Zant And Neil Young's Feud Led To An Iconic Classic Rock Song
Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant and Neil Young famously feuded in the lyrics of their songs. But how deep was their musical rivalry, really?
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The Real Story Behind Joni Mitchell's Song, Coyote
Iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is a Canadian-American music legend. She reveals the inspiration behind her song "Coyote" off her 1976 album "Hejira."
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The Chronic Illness That Some Suspect Contributed To Elvis Presley's Death
Elvis Presley cut a wide swath across American popular culture in his day, with an influence that continues decades after his still-debated death.
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The Tragic Story Of The 1900 English Beer Poisoning
It isn't uncommon for friends to gather at a pub to share pints of beer. However, here is the tragic story of when English beer poisoned its drinkers in 1900.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, The NBA Player Who Played Games With An Ankle Monitor
For a few games in the 2017-18 season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was forced to wear an ankle monitor on the court.
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The First Electronic Umpire In Baseball Was Used A Lot Earlier Than You Think
Baseball holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. With the evolution of technology, the first electric umpires are older than you may think they are.
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Judy Collins Had A Back-Row Seat Watching Bob Dylan Write One Of His Most Iconic Songs
Judy Collins was there at the beginning of the folk-rock music tidal wave that washed over America in the 1960s, including an encounter with Dylan himself.
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How A Fire Hydrant Went Airborne And Killed A Man Mid-Walk
A flying fire hydrant struck a man in the head in a freak accident.
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Why An Iconic Monet Painting Was Attacked With Mashed Potatoes
An iconic Monet painting was attacked with mashed potatoes at a museum in Potsdam, Germany. Here's what happened and why the attack took place.
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An Astonishing Number Of Ships Have Sunk In The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes is known for its historic number of shipwrecks, with Mother Nature and locals doing their part in helping to preserve and respect the past.
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Pink Floyd's Iconic Live Shows Owe Some Unexpected Credit To Condoms
Pink Floyd are widely recognized as one of the most influential bands in rock 'n' roll history. Here's why their live shows owe some credit to condoms.
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The Scientific Progress That Stephen Hawking Never Stopped Warning Us About
The scientific progress that Stephen Hawking never stopped warning us about would either be the "best or worst thing" to happen to humanity, he said.
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Pope Urban VIII's Bizarre Reasoning Behind Banning Sneezing
Some say that authority gets into trouble when it focuses on the how of something, instead of the why. Apparently Pope Urban VIII hadn't heard that.
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Barney Wasn't The Only Iconic Character Voiced By Bob West
Voice actor Bob West is best known for his work as Barney the Dinosaur, but he gave voice to other characters, too, including two many '90s kids may know well.
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One Of The Most Iconic Olympics Moments Ever Technically Did Not Happen
When a parent sees a child in pain, struggling, it's only normal that they'll jump in to lend a hand as needed, even during something like the Olympics.
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How NFL Player Jerome Bettis Got His Iconic Nickname
Many's the sports star who picks up a nickname (or more) along the way, from teammates, fans, or journalists. It's clear Jerome Bettis' nickname is apt.
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The Lesser-Known Name Bob Dylan Used Before His Famous Moniker
Bob Dylan is one of the most well-known names in rock music, but this is the lesser-known name he used before his famous moniker.
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This Iconic Wedding Tradition Can Be Traced All The Way Back To Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria popularized a wedding tradition that is still followed today.
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Shirley Temple Faced An Agonizing Punishment If She Misbehaved On Set
Shirley Temple was made to endure a repugnantly severe and unsavory punishment if she ever "misbehaved" while filming.
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Iggy Pop Credits These Two Iconic Frontmen For His Career
Iggy Pop, one of the most popular punk rock performers of all time, had a variety of musical influences you might not expect, including Mick Jagger.
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Elvis' Iconic Jumpsuits Weighed More Than You Think
Elvis Presley was famous for his glitzy jumpsuits and iconic style, but those jumpsuits actually weighed more than you'd expect. Here's how much they weighed.
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The Arrest That Led To David Bowie's Iconic Mug Shot
In David Bowie's iconic mug shot he effortlessly produced one of the coolest police photos in existence. This is the arrest that led to it.
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