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Matthew Perry's Death Investigation Is Almost Over But It's Getting Serious
When "Friends" actor Matthew Perry died in October 2023, many people were concerned that substance abuse might have played a role. Given Perry's past addiction issues, summarized by him in The New York Times in 2022 as "55 Vicodin" a day, that was a reasonable concern. However, it looked like Perry's drowning in his pool at his home in Los Angeles was just an accident, and that's exactly what the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.
Eerie Predictions The Simpsons Have For 2024
It's fair to say that after all these years, "The Simpsons" has become a repetitive shell of its old self, as the sharp satire, grounded realism, and familial warmth of the animated sitcom's "golden era" have oftentimes taken a back seat to ridiculous episode plots, cheap, minimum-effort gags, and a tendency to play fast and loose with continuity. But the show still produces its share of modern-era gems, and much like it did in long-ago seasons, it can somehow "predict" certain events, trends, and innovations years before the fact.
John Wayne Refused To Break One Of The Cardinal Rules Of Westerns On His Final Movie
Not unlike other Hollywood legends like Clint Eastwood, John Wayne was very protective of his image as an archetypal rugged American hero. He spent decades shaping it, accepting a new name and new looks to further it for Hollywood, and aggressively pushed a conservative interpretation of the ideals that image presented off-screen. On-screen, he was very particular about what he would and wouldn't do, lest his persona and beliefs be rattled.
Rules People Had To Follow On The Oregon Trail
Many people dream of leaving their life behind and heading out on an adventure to seek fortune and a better standard of living. Such fantasies are nothing new. Indeed, this is what brought the first colonists to America in the 17th century. But once on the east coast, many settlers were still unsatisfied with their new living arrangements. The turn of the 19th century saw waves of explorers journey into the western frontier, a phenomenon which began to hit its peak in the 1840s and 1850s. Some traveled to escape disease outbreaks, religious persecution, or the Civil War, while others planned to hunt for gold or other assets on the West Coast. In 1862, Abraham Lincoln's government passed the Homestead Act, which stipulated that anyone willing to head West would be rewarded with free plots of land on which to settle, farm, and enrich themselves. The legislation prompted hundreds of thousands of people to take up the offer, and make the arduous journey on a route called the Oregon Trail.
Strange Rules Reality TV Stars Have To Follow
If you're one of the seemingly numerous ordinary folks who aspire to be a reality TV star, despite the countless disturbing things that can happen on reality shows, you may be under the impression that the experience might at least superficially resemble actual reality. It might be, you probably think, something like a job — you show up, stay in a house or on some island with a bunch of strangers for a while, do stuff for the cameras, and retire to your quarters at night. And while the cameras are rolling, you just ... act natural, right? Not quite, at least when you factor in the behind-the-scenes rules the stars are given.
The Tragedy Of Willie Mays Explained
On June 18, 2024, baseball legend Willie Mays died at age 93 of natural causes, and he left behind quite the legacy. CBC called him "one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players," and when he died, he was the oldest living Hall of Famer in the sport. Starting professionally in the Negro Leagues in 1948, he signed with the New York Giants in 1950 and made his MLB debut the following year. For most of his 3,005 games he played with the Giants (New York then San Francisco), and he was the first player to hit 300 home runs and steal 300 bases.
The Tragic Final Prediction Nostradamus Allegedly Had For Himself
Nostradamus: History's most famous guy who gazed at a bowl of herbal water and wrote apocalyptic poetry about it. If you squint hard enough and do a little bit of abstract interpretation you could believe that he predicted many, many tragic and horrific historical events. Some of Nostradamus' most often-cited greatest prophetic hits include the Great Fire of London in 1666, the rise of Adolf Hitler to power, the atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, and more. And at the end of his, he might have seen his own death coming.
The Most Touching Celebrity Tributes To Donald Sutherland After His Death
Film fans of all generations were saddened to hear that one of Hollywood's most revered legends, Donald Sutherland, died recently at the age of 88 from an unspecified "long illness," as Today quotes. With a life of many tragedies and a career spanning over six decades, around 200 film credits, and a litany of awards to his name, the actor brought his tremendous talent and potent presence to every role, large and small. Few things illustrate his impact more than the words of the fellow celebrities with whom he worked.
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