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Pop Culture

Did Nelly Furtado Turn Into A Bird And Fly Away?

By Moojan
Honestly, what happened to Nelly Furtado? She was releasing hit after hit, and then she suddenly disappeared from the limelight.  The 39-year-old singer-songwriter released her first album, Whoa, Nelly! in 2000, and whoa it was! Smash hit songs like "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn off the Light" have led her to becoming one of the most popular music artists in the early 2000s. HDWallSourceThe Canadian-born artist sold more than 40 million records worldwide, has won a Grammy Award, and has a bunch of other hit singles that we all can sing by heart, like "Promiscuous," "All Good Things

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A Reference In Star Wars Has Us Wondering If There's A Glitch in The Matrix

By Jon
They are two of the greatest and most well-known science fiction series to have ever made it to the big screen. Their fans are so dedicated that they have gone through the history of their respective universes so as to better understand the stories. But what if there is a connection between the two that goes far deeper than a passing mention?Merlin's Musings / FanboyThat's what some fans of the two sagas are left wondering about ever since someone pointed out this weird scene. Those familiar with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) will

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17 Fast Food Menu Items That Were Discontinued Way Too Soon

By Zachary
One of the hardest things about growing up is saying goodbye to old friends.Whether you grow apart over time, or they're taken away from you too soon, we look back on the ones we once held dear and wish we could just see them one last time. Coincidentally, that's also how we feel about these 17 fast food menu items that were discontinued way too soon. How many of them do you remember?1. Taco Bell's Zesty Chicken BowlBeckstreetTalk about being ahead of its time. Lately Taco Bell has been trying to fend off Mexican-inspired contenders like Chipotle, but

Pop Culture

8 TV Shows That Were Cancelled Way Too Soon

By Alex
It can be disheartening to get too involved with your favorite TV shows. The television landscape changes so frequently and suddenly that you can find yourself depressed that your favorite show wont be coming back for another season. These cancellations can happen in the blink of an eye, and it can hit people quite hard. Here are 8 shows that I feel were cancelled before their time was truly up.1. Futurama Futurama first landed on televisions across America in 1999. After four seasons it was cancelled, but was later brought back for an additional season. It has been cancelled

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Let's Get Down To Business Because Disney Finally Announced Who's Playing Mulan

By Maya
Let’s get down to business, because Disney has cast its leading lady in its live-action remake of 1998’s Mulan.For those who’ve been living under a rock for their entire childhood, Mulan is about a teenager who disguises herself as a young man to take her father’s place when he is called to war. Through Mulan’s tenacity and clever endeavors, she single-handedly saves China. TV GuideAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, casting directors traveled across the world to find their perfect Hua Mulan. The women auditioning for the role had to meet three qualifications: the ability

Retro

How Much Do You Know About Me, And You, And Zoboomafoo?

By Jon
It was our favorite animal show on television that taught us all the importance of wildlife preservation while also giving us a lesson on the animals we wanted to protect. The show was incredibly fun to watch with something going on at every moment. Even the intro had a bit of everything in it!That classic song hearkens back to a ton of memories, but how much do we really remember about this kids show and it's celebrity lemur?It was unfortunately short-lived, originally broadcast from the beginning of 1999 to late 2001, but is still aired in many regional

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9 Things About Miss Congeniality That Are Better Than April 25th

By Meg
It's been 17 years since we were blessed with Miss Congeniality, and it still holds up as a comedic classic. It was the first time we really got to see Sandra Bullock in her element, and once she found the spotlight she never left it. But there are some things about the movie you may not have know, and frankly they're more perfect than April 25th. International Business Times1. Mr. EdYou probably know him as Richard Gilmore, but the late, legendary Ed Herrmann was set to make a cameo in Miss Congeniality. He was set to play Gracie's father, and

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10 Things That Were Basically Life Or Death For Us As Kids

By Moojan
The things you worry about today are nowhere close to what you worried about when you were a kid. Nowadays your mind is preoccupied with paying your bills on time, filing your taxes, taking care of the rest of your family, etc.Here are 10 things that were super-duper important to you when you were growing up. Some of these you may have considered to be "life-or-death"! 10. Not messing up the Scholastic Book Fair sheet.Reddit9. How you looked on picture day.Classmates8. Knowing all the words to the popular song at the time. 7. Not choking on your

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10 Classic Arcade Games That You Spent Way Too Many Quarters On

By Moojan
The arcade scene in the '80s, '90s, and early '00s was nothing less than epic. The sounds of electronic games and flashing lights of all colors made us feel like we were aboard an intergalactic space ship.  Also, it was always nice to compete against others and strive to become the ultimate champion in your local arcade scene. That was prestige like no other. ComplexHere are 10 classic arcade games that you loved, but spent way too much hard-earned cash on. 10. PinballOne of the oldest arcade games is definitely one of the most popular. This game was patented
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