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Nintendo: From Playing Cards to Video Games
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham When you think about Japanese companies, Nintendo is probably among the handful of names that come to mind. Its flagship characters, Mario and his brother Luigi, have been a centerpiece on all of its consoles since the early 80s. Yet, Nintendo did not always sell video games.…
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New York’s Prohibition Speakeasies
By Phin Upham In the 1920s, a group of rural Protestants managed to pass legislation that banned the production, sale and distribution of liquor across the United States. The dry movement allowed for religious use of wine, but clamped down hard on illegal liquor sales and trafficking. The idea was to try and cure society…
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Five Facts About Beyonce’s Lemonade
Article Written by : Signal Television Beyoncé recently released her ‘visual album,’ “Lemonade” to huge amounts of critical praise. It’s received a lot of attention because of how candidly she deals with marital infidelity in the songs, and has garnered some controversy for her husband Jay-Z over his alleged affair with the mystery figure “Becky…
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George Barris: The Last Person to Photograph Marilyn Monroe
By Phin Upham Marilyn Monroe was one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures, and few people had the intimate knowledge of her life that George Barris possesses. He shot the last photo of her before her death, a shoot that took place on Santa Monica Beach. Barris, who was born in New York City in 1922,…
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Right Soccer Gear for a Great Game
Written by: Soccer Garage Having proper soccer gear is important for all players. Typically leagues and school teams require that their players are well-equipped in order to participate in games. Having the proper equipment not only enables players to play efficiently, they also provide safety. You might want to consider getting the below soccer…
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Designing a Care Package for Your College Student
Written by: BeddingStyle Prepare any student for school with this delightful care package. The New Year is upon us, and students are clamoring back to their college campuses to find new dorms and roommates. Parents who send their kids to school well-stocked help them transition into the semester easier. Foodstuffs, modern bedding, and basic toiletries…
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Soccer Newbie
Written By Soccer Garage We have equipment that is very useful for people who are involved in the sport of soccer. Soccer has always been famous, especially for young people who are very active and wish to try new things. Soccer is a fun sport to be involved in because it helps in acquiring skills,…
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Should Lionel Messi be blamed for the World Cup Finals loss?
Written by Soccer Garage If you own aAdidas soccer jerseyor Soccer jerseysof the best footballer on earth, don’t take them off and torch them yet just because Lionel Messi missed his free kick at the dying minutes of extra time. You should cut the guy a little more slack. He was actually amazing throughout the…
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South Florida and Billionaire’s homes
Written by Plan B International Ever wonder why life seems to be a little bit more glamorous and magnificent in South Florida? Perhaps it’s because this area has attracted some of the country’s wealthiest citizens. In places like Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Miami, Jupiter Island, and Vero Beach houses billionaires, millionaires, and just about anyone…
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The Story of J-Dilla
Written by Phin Upham James DeWitt Yancey was one of the most prolific producers in modern rap history, but you won’t find him on popular radio stations. Whether rapping under the moniker Jay Dee, MC Silk or J-Dilla, his style was almost unmistakable. His compositional album Donuts, used jazz roots to promote hip hop flair.…