Tag: Trivia
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American Graffiti – The Movie
CRUSIN’ THE STREETS WITH AMERICAN GRAFFITI In 1973 a blockbuster film came along that captured the essence of teenage America in the early 1960’s. American Graffiti, written and directed by George Lucas (creator of Star Wars), depicts teens listening to rock and roll, going to dance hops, hanging out at the local fast-food drive-in, and…
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Young Elvis: The Early Years
Young Elvis – Who Was He? Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8th, 1935. His parents were Vernon Elvis and Gladys Love Elvis. Elvis had a twin brother who was born 35 minutes before him. His name was Jesse Garon Presley. At the age of 13, Elvis migrated with his family…
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
About The Film – Ace Ventura Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is a 1994 movie featuring the talented Jim Carrey. It also stars Sean Young, Tone Loc, the lovely Courteney Cox and a cameo appearance by Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. The movie was given a budget of 15 million dollars but it grossed over 107…
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The Godfather
The Classic Mafia Movie The Godfather is a 1972 American crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy adapted from a book by acclaimed author Mario Puzo. The film stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as the leaders of a fictional New York crime family. The story, spanning 1945 to…
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Pickleball: A Guide
A Growing Sport Pickleball is said to be the fastest growing sport in the United States today. Currently, over four million Americans play it. Invented in 1965 by 3 middle-aged men in Washington State, the game was said to be named after the family dog named Pickles. A cross between tennis and ping pong, it has…
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Slinky – Did You Have One?
What is a Slinky? Let me ask something first: is there any one of you for whom the name Toy Story doesn’t ring a bell? Let me be honest, I can’t believe there’s any. For older folks, the 20th century ended with Toy Story 1 and the 21st century started with Toy Story 2. Though…
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What Are The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day?
What Are The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day? is a question often asked St. Patrick’s Day is one of the more popular holidays in the USA, and for good reason. Of course, it’s still celebrated in Ireland but in quite a different way. The history of St. Paddy’s Day is interesting and is probably more…
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Interesting Facts About Carroll O’Connor
John Carroll O’Connor Carroll O’Connor was born on August 2, 1924, in New York City. His father, Edward Joseph, was a lawyer, and his mother a teacher. Growing up in Elmhurst and Forest Hills, Queens, New York he spent his early years with family. Carroll had two brothers, Hugh and Robert. Hugh sadly died in…
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Cool Facts About The Incredible Hulk TV Show
About the Show The Incredible Hulk TV Show is based on an iconic Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. It began it’s journey with a 2-hour pilot movie, which aired on Nov 4th, 1977. To understand The Incredible Hulk TV Show, we must first examine the main character’s history. Dr David…
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Gunsmoke: About The Show
About The Show! Here are some Fun Facts About Gunsmoke. Well, actually many fans already know these facts but let’s continue anyway: U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon is a character portrayed on television by the great Jame Arness in the western drama Gunsmoke. The entire show is based on Dillon’s efforts to uphold justice in the…