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7 Things Even Non-Sports Fans Should Know About Shaq

By Tanya
Shaquille O'Neal is one of those names that we all remember from our childhood. He was one of the biggest stars of the basketball world for the majority of the 90s, and he was definitely one of the most unique. He has accomplished a lot in his impressive career, but how much do you really know about him? He's done a lot of really interesting things that people seem to forget about, so let's see how much you really know about him! 1. He got his start in GermanySneakerNewsO'Neal actually had his first experience with a professional basketball coach in

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10 Things That Remind Us Why We Love 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

By Sandra
With some of the catchiest tunes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was a classic movie of our childhood. From "Doll On a Music Box", to "Toot Sweets" this movie deserved more recognition than it got.  Dick Van Dyke was in his prime, riding on the high from Mary Poppins a few years previous, but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang didn't get the attention the Disney hit got. Released in 1968, we still continued to watch this movie into the 90s, because of its hilarity and light-hearted nature. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about this movie:1. The book

70s

10 Magical Facts About "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

By Sandra
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

TV

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

By Tanya
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

80s

The Cast Of "A Christmas Story, Live!" Has Been Revealed

By Meg
On December 17th, you'll be able to watch your favorite Christmas movie on TV, only this time it will be live!Fox is at it once again, putting on a live production of A Christmas Story. They jumped on the live musical bandwagon in 2016, with their version of Grease. The reviews were solid, so now they want to see how far they can push their luck. For those of you who don't know A Christmas Story (where have you been for the last 34 years?), the movie is about nine-year-old Ralphie Parker and his family, who are just trying

90s

5 Dramatic Moments That Impacted Macaulay Culkin's Life, None of Which Involve Michael Jackson

By Tanya
Macaulay Culkin is one of those people that will forever be associated with the 90s. It's hard to imagine the decade without him. He may have gotten his start young, but that doesn't mean that his life was without struggles. He was only eight-years-old when he got his first starring role alongside John Candy in the movie Uncle Buck, but it was honestly for the best that he got the job when he did. He came from a family with seven children, and his parents Kit Culkin and Patricia Brentrup were struggling to afford the basics. Columbia PicturesWhile Uncle Buck
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