The Real Reason The Gas Nozzle Keeps Shutting Off On You
Anybody who doesn't live in Oregon or New Jersey and who has pumped their own gas knows that sometimes the pump stops before the tank is full. Here's why.
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This Is How Paul McCartney Really Feels About Wings
It's never easy, watching a member of an iconic group take their first tenuous baby bird steps out of the nest and plummet like a fleshy brick. Nobody hit terminal velocity with the same aplomb as Paul McCartney, and his band Wings.
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The Truth About The Rhino Who Ran For Office
You know you've done a terrible job as a politician when voters will literally elect any alternative as a political middle finger. And there are some pretty fantastic examples of pointed finger-wagging at the ballot box.
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The Stooges Who Tried To Replace Curly
The Three Stooges was an act that went all the way back into vaudeville. The act lasted nearly 50 years, and though Moe, Larry and Curly were the most famous, there were other "replacements" throughout the shows tenure.
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False Things You Believe About Paul Revere
There is much more to Paul Revere than just his famous midnight ride, so here are some common misconceptions about the Revolution's midnight rider.
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The Real Reason Kurt Cobain's Guitar Is Expected To Sell For So Much Money
Prior to performing his final song for MTV Unplugged in New York, Kurt Cobain shared an anecdote about a very special guitar. He was preparing to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," a song by his favorite performer: Lead Belly. He got it, and now it's selling for way more.
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The Troubled History Of The Hells Angels
When you think of "outlaw bikers," you most likely think of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. But there have been a lot of tragic twists and turns in troubled history of the Hells Angels.
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The Worst Love Scene Acting Of All Time
Love scenes in movies are difficult to get right, so any time a love scene turns out well the actors involved should probably get an award. A lot of movies end up with really bad love scenes. Here are some of the worst love scenes of all time.
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The Real Reason Mike Tyson Is Returning To Boxing At Age 53
Don't call it a comeback. He's been here for years, specifically 53 years. But that's not why you shouldn't call it a comeback. No one knows yet whether Iron Mike Tyson is actually coming back to the ring.
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Celebrities Accused Of Crimes They Never Committed
While not everyone framed for a horrible crime goes on the run like Harrison Ford in The Fugitive, the real world is full of grim cases of misplaced blame. These celebrities were all accused of crimes, but it was later found they hadn't done the dirty deeds.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Mishaps You Forgot About
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the highlights of November for many people, right behind the culinary delights of Thanksgiving. But the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade hasn't always been a polished, smooth celebration. Here are Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade bloopers you forgot about.
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Set Photos That'll Change How You See MCU Movies
No matter how successful the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is, it's still a product of Hollywood magic, and the internet is awash with behind-the-scenes photos, often courtesy of the actors' social media accounts. Here are some set photos that'll change how you see the MCU movies.
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Here's What We Know About Tesla's Robo-Taxi Service
Acclaimed futurist and Twitter paradox Elon Musk announced a plan to start an autonomous taxi service during a 2020 first quarter earnings call, according to Inverse. It's a move that's been in the works since Tesla started including self-driving technology in all new vehicles in 2016.
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Why Are Porsches So Expensive?
Porsches are a brand indelibly connected with luxury, and the price points of their cars reflect that, regardless of whether they're vintage or fresh off the lot. But how did they get to such an elevated status?
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The Real Reason Fans Are Angry With Bryan Adams
Right about now, Bryan Adams might be wishing he was back in the summer of '69 doing all the things that implies, such as falling in love 69-style and attending Woodstock. But instead of taking stock of his wood, Adams has to do damage control because of an online rant about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here's What Concerts Might Be Like After Quarantine
Since quarantine, concerts have been a no-no. But the management of one venue, the TempleLive in Fort Smith, Arkansas, feels confident that they've cracked live entertainment in this, the new normal. It looks, um, not great.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Randy Travis
It's cliche to compare the life of a country music star to the events of a country music song, but the real-life life story of Randy Travis sounds like it was ripped from a tragic ballad.
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A Simpsons Episode May Have Predicted Murder Hornets And Coronavirus
People have long viewed The Simpsons as a kind of animated Nostradamus. Now, we can add murder hornets and coronavirus to the list of things it's predicted.
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What Happened To Siegfried And Roy's Animals?
In 2003, Siegfried and Roy's time in the spotlight came to a tragic, if predictable, end. So what happened to the menagerie of performing creatures under the magicians' care? And what happened to Montecore?
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Why Living On The Starship Enterprise Would Actually Be Awful
Living on the USS Enterprise had some serious downsides.
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The Real Reason Insane Clown Posse Sued The FBI
Feeling insane in the membrane, and need a little magic in your life? Watch the video for Insane Clown Posse's "Hokus Pokus." If Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's magic is just too dope for you to resist, you might become one of their devoted Juggalos.
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These Were Henry VIII's Greatest Military Achievements
Henry VIII captures the popular imagination for mostly the wrong reasons. 'Tis a pity, because there was much, much more to his story, not the least of which were Henry's military accomplishments.
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Did Camelot Actually Exist?
Camelot. Few names in the public domain evoke the same reaction in the imaginations of the young at heart, nor the same public displays of musical number memorization from British comedy nerds. More than just a place, it represented an ideal: The best and noblest of man's potential, turned real.
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Comedian Jerry Stiller Dead At 92
Jerry Stiller, father of comedian and filmmaker Ben Stiller, has died at the age of 92 of natural causes. Ben announced the death May 11, 2020.
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Here's How Much Disney Parks Could Lose Due To The Pandemic
The good news is that money can't buy happiness, so the joy quotient at Disneyland shouldn't be affected. The bad news is, money can — and has — paid for every other aspect of Disney's iconic vacation spots, so the rest of the experience is in a lot of trouble.
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Here's How B.J. Armstrong Helped Bring Michael Jordan Back To The Bulls
There was a time when Michael Jordan quit basketball and started playing baseball. Sensing this was not how destiny was to unfold, B.J. Armstrong stepped in.
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Paul McCartney Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Sir Paul McCartney is so good that when his name pops up in a conversation, there's a chance people won't even make bassist jokes. Of course, that has something to do with the fact that he also plays a few other instruments. And sings. And has a stellar solo career.
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