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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

From Singer to Actress to Gelato Maker, the Late Seventies Are Looking Good

After turning seventy-seven in May, Cher refuses to let age get in the way of success. Her only complaint is that she wishes that she could turn back time with her newest creative dream which involves ice cream. Cher is launching her own gelato brand named "Cherlato." The ice cream will be making... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

This Famous Actor Grew Up Surrounded by Secrets, Lies and Shame

Born in the spring of 1937, Jack Nicholson was raised by who he thought were his parents. Oddly enough, he had a 17-year-old sister named June when he was born. It was only after his ‘parents’ passed away that June revealed she was actually Jack’s mother. His parents were actually his grandparents.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Possible Death or Injury Due to A Missing Comma

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Silence Behind the Music...This is Such a Heart-Warming True Story

Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, “Hello darkness, my old friend,” but there is an amazing story behind the first line of "The Sounds of Silence." It was written by Paul Simon, but Garfunkel referred to himself as "darkness." In 1984, Paul Simon told "Playboy" magazine that the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Solving Math Problems Isn't for Everyone, but For A Few It Has Big Rewards

While working on allocating resources for various projects and deployments of the U.S. Army Air Forces, in 1947 George Dantzig invented the simplex algorithm for optimization. George Dantzig | Linear programming, Optimization, Operations research | Britannica Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Why KFC Has Worldwide Success...Kentucky Fried Chicken and Spaghetti

KFC is a popular global brand for good reason. Food experts have pointed out that KFC's localization strategies are likely a major contributor to the restaurant's worldwide success. Depending on location, KFC includes favorite side dishes that consumers enjoy. Some KFC menu items around the world... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Photographer Captured So Many Wrong Things In This One Photo

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Sea Urchin or A Guy in Water Having A Bad Hair Day...You Decide

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

I'd Love to Post This for All of the Bad Pet Parents in My Neighborhood

We live on a dead-end street next to a marina. For whatever reason, a few dog owners view this private grassy section of town as the perfect location to let their dogs do their thing and then just walk away like nothing happened. I'd love to post this sign, but I'm not in a fighting mood. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

I Never Get Tired of Being Reminded by This Simple Formula for Living

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