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Super Song Facts
Facts about some important pieces of the Great American Songbook.
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Murrieta
A Mexican figure of disputed historicity, Joaquin Murrieta (sometimes misspelled Murieta or Murietta) was often called the Robin Hood of the West or …
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Bing Crosby: The Man, The Myth, The Crooner
One of the first global cultural icons, the singer, actor, and TV producer was one of the most popular and influential recording artists of the 20th …
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TV Thursday: SpongeBob SquarePants
The popular Nickelodeon series revolves around the adventures of the titular character, a talking sea sponge, and his aquatic friends.
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André the Giant: The Eighth Wonder of the World
The pro wrestling icon, known for his enormous size, was an important figure in the WWF wrestling craze of the '80s.
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Bill Elliott at Talladega
On April 30, 1987, NASCAR driver Bill Elliott set the fastest ever lap, running 212.809 mph at the Winston 500 via Talladega Superspeedway.
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Dinah Shore: The Quintessential Girl Singer
Rising to prominence during the big band era, at one point becoming the highest-charting female vocalist in the country, the singer-actress would lat…
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Lucille Ball: More Than Just Lucy
Hailed by TV Guide as the number-one greatest TV star of all time, the actress-comedienne played an important role in the medium's infancy, going on …
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TV Thursday: Bing and Ernie
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and Tennessee Ernie Ford, both of them products of the golden years of television.
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Lou Thesz: Wrestling's Greatest Shooter
Considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, the three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion is enshrined in several halls of fame, including …
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