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Look: Map of Texas Shows Nearly 1800 High School Logos
Get pumped for football season with this map showing nearly 1800 Texas High School logos. I guess you could use it to get pumped for any sport, but come on, this is Texas. Football is a religion in this state. I will caution you, though. Trying to make out all...
The Reasons People Love ‘Twister’ Have Very Little to Do With the Movie Itself
For decades, I’ve heard moviegoers dismiss blockbusters as nothing more than excuses for elaborate visual effects. Most of the time, that’s hyperbole. In the case of Twister, it is 100 percent true. As detailed in this 2020 feature in The Ringer, Twister did not begin its life as...
These are the Only Texas Rangers to Win the Home Run Derby
Tonight the home runs will be flying at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Let's see which Texas Rangers have had the best derby day. Only Two Texas Rangers Have Ever Won the Home Run Derby. Since 1985, the Home Run Derby has been one of the highlights of the MLB...
Trump Rally Shooter Was in This 2022 Commercial
The Trump rally shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was once in a 2022 BlackRock commercial. According to the New York Post, Crooks was briefly featured in an ad for the world's largest money manager along with other students and teachers at Bethel Park High School. The company has since pulled the...
End of an Era: Say Goodbye to Every Redbox Movie Rental Station Across America
The way we consume movies has changed so much over the past few decades. You used to have to load the family into the station wagon to drive to the local movie theater, then pay an arm and a leg to see the latest blockbuster flick. Redbox changed the game...
Man Conflicted After Discovering ‘Major Reason’ He Married His Wife Was a Big Fat Lie
A man on Reddit was left feeling conflicted after discovering his now-wife lied to him while he was away on his first military deployment. "We started dating at 18, right after I joined the military (she is a local where I got stationed). About three months into dating I found out I was being deployed. I pretty much gave her the option to break off the relationship. Because that’s totally not fair to her," the man wrote.
New ‘Stranger Things’ Video Gives First Look at Final Season
Production is underway on the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. In fact, according to a newly released behind-the-scenes video, the cast and crew have already completed half of the massive production ahead of the show’s return. The video in question is below. You’ll hear from various members...
Man Considers Divorce After Learning Wife Cheated at Her Bachelorette Party
A man on Reddit is considering leaving his wife of eight years after discovering she cheated on him years ago at her bachelorette party. "Happy relationship, happy life, stable finances, a good house and both working. However, this changed for me last year when I learned she cheated on me at her bachelorette party with a dancer (stripper?)," he began.
Shannen Doherty’s Final Podcast Episode and Social Media Post: ‘I Feel Hopeful’
Shannen Doherty's final podcast episode and final social media post left fans emotional. After it was announced that the Beverly Hills 90210 passed away on Saturday (July 13), fans began to re-watch her final Instagram post (shared on June 26) just a few weeks before her death. The video was taken from one of her iHeartRadio podcast episodes where she spoke candidly about her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
Fans React to Shannen Doherty’s Death: ‘Thank You for … My Childhood’
Fans are paying their respects to the late Shannen Doherty. Fans on social media began sharing their favorite moments meeting the 90210 alum, favorite acting roles and scenes, along with condolences to her loved ones. One person recalled the time that Doherty made an appearance on Riverdale after her friend...
Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano and More Former Co-Stars React to Shannen Doherty’s Death
Celebrities and former co-stars are sharing their favorite memories and tributes to Shannen Doherty after it was announced that she passed away. It was announced on Sunday (July 14) that Doherty died on Saturday (July 13) while surrounded by her family and dog, Bowie. In 2015, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer and in 2023, shared that it spread to her bones and it was considered Stage 4. Shortly after the statement, Doherty's loved ones and fellow celebrities paid tribute to her legacy on social media.
Shannen Doherty Dead at 53
Shannen Doherty has died. She was 53. People confirmed the Charmed star's passing due to breast cancer Sunday (July 14). Doherty's longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the star's death in a statement to the magazine. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty....
Everything We Know About the Trump Rally Shooter
The shooter at the Donald Trump campaign rally has been identified. Just hours after the Saturday (July 13) shooting in Butler, Pa., authorities confirmed the identity of the now deceased shooter who opened fire at the former president and rally crowd. The Secret Service were able to "neutralize" the assailant,...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Richard Simmons Dead at 76: Celebrities and Fans React
The world lost a bright light with the passing of Richard Simmons. On Saturday (July 13), the legendary fitness coach and media personality died after celebrating his 76th birthday on Friday (July 12). His housekeeper called 9-1-1 after finding him deceased. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home shortly after. According to reports, law enforcement believes that Simmons died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
Why Tin Foil Has a Shiny Side and Dull Side
Is the dull side of aluminum foil the non-stick side?. Is the shiny side of tin foil for hot food storage and the matte side for cold storage?. Are you only supposed to cook on the shiny side because it reflects better like a mirror?. Aluminum foil is a staple...
Do Criminals Really Use This Water Bottle Trick to Distract You?
Whether this annual warning that makes its rounds on social media involving car thieves using water bottles to distract us is totally legit or just an urban legend, it's out there for carjackers or purse snatchers to see. At this point let's look at it as another thing to be...
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
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