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The Newberry Medal for Children’s Literature
The worst thing about children’s books is that everyone thinks they can write them. Most people have the self-awareness to realize...
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The Jazz Singer, the First “Talkie”
Let’s clear up one common misunderstanding up front. When Al Jolson said, “Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain’t heard...
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Dick Dale, Surf Music Pioneer
You may remember Dick Dale from the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. That rapid staccato guitar playing...
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Washington Monument
George Washington was a good man, a bold leader, and a brave soldier. He was a great Virginian, and he set the precedents that helped our...
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George Clooney
It’s hard not to like George Clooney. He could be making a good living as an actor who gets by on his charm and good looks, but he...
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Dilbert
Everyone who has worked in an office knows how accurate Dilbert is. The self-serving, dim-witted boss. The lazy but resourceful coworker....
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“My Girl,” The Temptations
I’d like to know how many times I danced to this song during my teenage years. Seems every band, regardless of the type of music they...
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Okay, let’s get out of the way what P.F. Chang’s isn’t. It isn’t genuine Chinese food, to begin with. You know...
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An Affair to Remember
Is An Affair to Remember (1957) the most romantic movie ever made? The American Film Institute ranks it number 5 in its 100 Years…100...
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Destin, Florida
Some of America’s best white sand beaches with aqua water are along the Gulf coast of Florida. We highlighted a couple before- Siesta...
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