Charles Stockdale - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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The legend of Robin Hood goes back centuries, with the earliest known mention of the name in literature dating back to 1377. Tales of the daring outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor...
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While the world of recorded music is filled with hidden treasures, some songs are universally loved. These gems have remained popular throughout the years, even as perhaps newer music temporarily...
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The college admissions process has become more competitive than ever before. From 1990 to 2016, the number of 18 to 24-year-olds in the United States – the traditional college-age population –...
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Television programming is never a sure thing. Every year, networks try out a new lineup of shows, eager to see which ones audiences tune in for and can be extended for another season and which ones...
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Audiences love Christmas movies. Each of the top 10 grossing holiday films since 1980 has pulled in over $100 million at the domestic box office. “Home Alone” grossed over $285 million – no...
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The United States can experience extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Many Americans can attest to the sweltering heat this past summer – the fourth hottest on record in the country. And while...
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For many people, watching movies is a fun, integral part of the holiday season. For some, this means watching the same holiday classics year after year. Others are drawn to newer films, heading to...
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Every holiday has its own festive music. And while Halloween may not have the vast number of holiday songs like Christmas does, it still has quite a few. Each year, Halloween brings with it not only...
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Despite declining movie theater attendance – 2017 ticket sales were the lowest in over two decades – this year’s domestic box office is set to rake in more than $12 billion for the first time...
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Halloween has become a billion-dollar industry in the United States. Americans are projected to spend $9 billion this year on Halloween-related items and activities, down from $9.1 billion last year,...
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Some of today’s most popular actors coast by on their youth and beauty in an industry that’s largely concerned with image. However, many of the most skilled actors have worked in the industry for...
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In 1957, four boys from Liverpool got together to form The Beatles. With each member contributing a special something, the group ushered in the modern band era and changed the course of music history...
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When Bill Haley and the Comets helped launch the rock and roll era with their hit “Rock Around the Clock” in the mid-1950s, few people imagined the profound effect that the raucous music would...
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