What Does the CVS in CVS Pharmacies Stand For?

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CVS Pharmacy is the largest chain of drugstores in the United States, with nearly (at the time of this writing) 10,000 retail locations. But...

Why John Grisham Got Woody Harrelson Fired from a Movie

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The movie A Time to Kill , an adaptation of prolific author John Grisham's first novel , was released in 1996, and it was the movie that...

Yes, the 'Luminous Butt Bucket' is a Real Product

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Have you heard of the " Luminous Butt Bucket "? Sounds like a Victorian-era insult, doesn't it? That's what prompted this ...

True Story: Amadeus is Not Mozart's Middle Name

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It's one of the most famous three-named names in world history. Only one problem: That wasn't Mozart's ...

Who is Walgreens Named For? Do Any Walgreen Family Members Still Work for the Company?

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The Walgreens chain of drugstores was founded in Chicago in 1901. The first store was located in Barrett's Hotel, which was at Cottage G...

How Long Does Rice Last?

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How long will rice last in storage? How long will it keep before it goes bad? Many people have the impression that white rice will keep almo...

Watch Orson Welles Explain Cold Reading, the Trick Used by 'Psychics'

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Orson Welles was not only an amateur magician, he was a man who appreciated fakery of all kinds. One of his final films was F Is for Fake , ...

That Time Paul Shaffer Went Swimming With Martin Luther King Jr.

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You sometimes find poignant stories about major historical figures in unexpected places. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'm reminded o...

'A Word to the Wives': Historical Document of 1950s Gender Roles ... That Helped Launch Darren McGavin, Norman Lloyd Careers

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The IMDB plot summary for the 1955 advertising short called A Word to the Wives is succinct, and accurate: "The story of two women and...

Is This the Best Steve Martin Talk Show Appearance Ever?

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Steve Martin has been on the American (and world) entertainment scene for a long time now - nearly 50 (!) years. His on-screen career dates ...