The 1996 film, That Thing You Do, is a musical comedy about the quick rise and fall of a pop-band, the Wonders, whose only claim to fame is their single hit song. In the film, their pop song "That Thing You Do" reached the top of the charts and then, due to internal conflicts, the band disbanded and became one of the musical world's "one-hit wonders". The term "one-hit … [Read more...] about So What Else Did They Sing? (7 One-Hit Wonders)
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Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
You've probably, at one point in your life or another, received an email from an exiled prince from a little-known South African country who needs your help to move his gazillions of dollars from one bank to another - and he is happy to give you a big chunk of his money as a reward (or payment) once the deal has been finalized. Sounds familiar eh? This kind of scam is called … [Read more...] about Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
7 Modern Films Based on Classic Literature
We all know that William Shakespeare's play about star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet has spawned several film adaptations, both in it's original form (the 1968 film starring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting) and modernized versions which would appeal to more mainstream movie goers (1961's West Side Story, 1996's Romeo and Juliet starring Leonardo di Caprio and Claire … [Read more...] about 7 Modern Films Based on Classic Literature
What kind of tatt? (5 Types of Tattoos)
So ... you want to get inked! Well then, good for you! It's never easy to decide on getting a tattoo, after all, it is pretty permanent. Unlike piercings that you can remove when you get tired of them, or a hair-style that you can outgrow, a tattoo is pretty much with you - for life! Image source: Wikimedia Commons As you may already know, a tattoo is a form of skin art … [Read more...] about What kind of tatt? (5 Types of Tattoos)
5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started
We're all familiar with wedding traditions - you know, brides having to wear white; giving toasts at the reception and carrying the bride across the threshold. We've seen these numerous times on films and television shows, as well as being done on actual weddings and receptions. However, have you ever what were the meanings or reasons behind these practices? Here are a few … [Read more...] about 5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started