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Jon From 'Garfield' May Have Murdered Odie's Real Owner

We all grew up watching Garfield on TV and reading his comic strips, but there's a lot we don't know about the famous orange cat. WikiaFor instance, where did Odie come from and how did he first meet Garfield? You may think that Jon Arbuckle bought him at a pet store like Garfield, but that's not the case. And after learning the real answer, fans only have more questions.It turns out Jon isn't Odie's originally owner. The dimwitted dog once belonged to Jon's roommate, Lyman. WikiaWondering why you've never heard of Lyman? The character only appeared in the late

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11 Creepy Toys From Our Childhood That Still Give Us Nightmares

Maybe you weren't a total fraidy-cat like me, but being a kid is still a pretty terrifying experience.While we all dream of going back to the days without work or responsibilities, we forget how scary it was just to walk down into a dark, empty basement when we were kids. Even playtime wasn't safe, because some of our toys could be downright disturbing. These 11 were the creepiest by far:1. The Chatter TelephoneAmino AppsIf your toddler has been fed, changed, taken his nap, and has eaten a full meal, but he still won't stop crying, it's probably because

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Why Michael Keaton Deserves Way More Credit Than We Give Him

In the last few years, we've seen a ton of new movies being released with famous actor Michael Keaton. Yet it seems that throughout this revival of his reputation, we're still stuck picturing him from his most famous motion pictures, some of them giving him a slightly ridiculous image. But Keaton is actually quite a capable actor, with many serious and moving roles to his name. Here are just a few that you may have forgotten about. Mister Rogers NeighborhoodThis Is Not PornKeaton got one of his first major roles on the beloved children's show as a volunteer, but would

80s

25 Crafts Absolutely Everyone Made In Art Class

I wish I could go back to the simpler days, when we all spent an hour of our day building some crafts with paste, cardboard and pipe cleaners. Then, we could bring it home and show our parents.You really don't know what you've got until it's gone. Take a trip down memory lane with these 25 crafts that we all made in art class at least once.1. First and foremost, we made this craft in every classViceA masterpiece.2. We all decorated our home with a few of theseFun Family CraftsWas anybody dumb enough to put an actual

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10 Magical Facts About "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

Before Angela Lansbury was trapped under a spell in the beast's castle as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, she was performing magic as Miss Eglantine Price in the classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Released in 1971, generations of kids would see this movie as it stood the test of time. If you were swept away in this beloved childhood Disney movie, you will appreciate these magical facts that will take you back in time. 1. The movie was based on two books written by Mary NortonRather than just drawing from a single book for the film, Disney took elements

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10 Facts About Andre The Giant That Prove There's A Lot We Don't Know About Him

André the Giant was a staple in the wrestling world for the majority of the 80s. He not only was a huge wrestling star, but he also managed to become a movie star thanks to his role in The Princess Bride. But how did the "Gentle Giant" get his start in wrestling? Let's see how much you really know about the man who was around for so much of your childhood. 1. Where did it all start? WikipediaAndré the Giant was actually born André René Roussimoff in a small town in France. He had four siblings, but none of them

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Here Are The Dates The 50 Best Disney Movies Were Set In

Disney has been teaching us that dreams do come true for 80 years, and they've given us all an amazing childhood with their heart-warming stories of all genres. We've been all over the world with Disney, from different places to different times. It's incredible just how many time periods we've traveled to within the magic kingdom, especially when you go through them chronologically! Here's a history lesson from the best classic Disney films!The Force Awakens - A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...BebesDinosaur - 65 Million BCTwitterBrother Bear - 10,000 BCTorHercules - 1200 BCFandom

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10 Movie Scenes That Disney Couldn't Get Away With Now

As a child born in the 80s, I grew up watching classic Disney movies. As children our innocence stops us from picking up on some of the more controversial aspects of these films. Over the last half-century, Disney has definitely pushed the envelope on what is acceptable a number of times. Several times they went so far out of bounds (not considered so at the time) that if they tried it today they would be quickly at the mercy of public opinion.Here are 10 instances where Disney definitely crossed a line, at least by today's standards. 1. Pinocchio smoking