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The Unlikely Inspiration Behind "Sabotage"
Pop Quiz! What do these three songs have in common? Madonna’s Vogue. Beyonce’s Crazy In Love. Sir Mix-A-Lot’s feminist anthem? Answer: They are all…
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Lady and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
Janet Guthrie made history at the Indianapolis - and racing
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This Song is Nonsense...But It Has a Message
A 50-year-old song no one can understand is still getting attention
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The Woman Behind the Most Famous Logo in the World
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Where did those plastic pink flamingos come from?
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Who was Molly Malone – and why are people grabbing her boobs?
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The Woman Behind the Most Famous Logo in the World
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The Graduation Speech More Powerful Than SPF 50
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The Graduation Speech More Powerful Than SPF 50
The Story Behind "Wear Sunscreen"
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Oh. My. God. Becky...
Who needs a new king when we have rap royalty to talk about?
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A Star Wars Story You May Not Know
And 20 seconds of music you probably do
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Join me on Notes
Maybe like twitter, but better
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It was Mr. Pratt in Birmingham with a Crayon!
The story behind the most popular murder mystery game
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If You Like Pina Coladas...
How creative thinking led to a classic song
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What's the story behind the Cadbury Creme Egg?
And how do you eat yours?
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