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Movies
Did you know that the iconic fountain from the Friends opener also had a role in Hocus Pocus? Neither did we! The Instagram account PopCulture realized how the two classic hits are connected and posted screenshots on Instagram to prove it. Not only is the foundation the same, but the
TV
Andy Griffith amassed an impressive fortune as one of classic TV’s most iconic stars. The actor passed away on July 3rd, 2012, at 86, leaving behind dozens of iconic small and silver screen roles. What was Andy Griffith’s net worth at the time of his death? According to
Music
It’s hard to imagine the “…Baby One More Time” lyrics without hearing Britney Spears’ voice, but she nearly missed the chance to make the single her big break. Swedish singer-songwriter Max Martin wrote the chart-topping hit in 1998 with the intention of giving it to the Backstreet Boys. The
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Lisa Kudrow’s forward in her Friends co-star Matthew Perry’s memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing proved how close the two were offscreen and how seriously Perry battled addiction. Perry’s book, which was released November 2022, details his childhood, rise to fame, and subsequent troubles with
TV
Gilmore Girls earned an immediate cult following — that’s still going strong — when it debuted in 2000. But after seven seasons it came to an abrupt, unexpected end that still upsets fans to this day. So, why was Gilmore Girls canceled? Apparently, there were several issues at play. But the
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The decade that was the 1990s is fondly remembered for being fun, colorful, and, at times, a bit weird. Nothing exemplifies this more than Nickelodeon’s iconic 90s TV lineup — and more specifically, the Nicktoons. While classics like Doug, The Ren & Stimpy Show, and Rugrats are remembered by most,
Sports
Fans have been wondering why Barry Sanders retired from the NFL back in 1999 for 25 years. Well now, Sanders is finally giving some context. The NFL community was shocked when Barry Sanders announced his retirement from professional football after the 1998 season. During his tenure with the Detroit Lions,
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When Adam Sandler first came up with the concept for “The Chanukah Song,” the idea that he would be the person to sing the tune on Saturday Night Live wasn’t set in stone. Believe it or not, Roseanne Barr almost brought the song to life instead. Barr, who is
Music
When it comes to the world of pro wrestling, few things are as important as a wrestler’s presentation. Everything from their physique and ring gear to how a person walks goes into bringing a character to life. And while we can’t get enough of cool tights and iconic
Tech
YouTube first entered our lives on Valentine’s Day 2005. According to USA Today, the creators of the platform came up with the idea when they couldn’t easily find videos of the infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show online. They thought that the world needed a better way to
Sports
In Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan scored the last two points of the game with 5.2 seconds remaining to give the Chicago Bulls the lead. The Bulls would hold on to win the game, clinching their 6th NBA Championship and second 3-peat of the decade
TV
One of the best ways to spend a weekend is to relax on the couch with your favorite snacks and watch a nostalgic TV show. From shows you’ve seen a million times to ones you might have missed back in the day, there’s just something special about watching