John Harrington - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Rom-coms – short for romantic comedies – are usually lighthearted and sentimental, and are often chosen as first-date movies. Some of them are family-friendly, with a G or PG rating, but many...
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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II las September was the end of an era in Great Britain. When she ascended the throne in 1952, the sun had yet to set on the Union Jack, with British colonies and...
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There are about 200 countries in the world today but this number has changed over the centuries. Throughout history, borders have rarely remained static, with new countries forming and others ceasing...
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Alzheimer’s disease is caused by damage to nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Neurons are essential to thinking, walking, talking – really all areas of human activity. The majority of people who...
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The destruction of cultural artifacts, heritage sites, and historical records such as temples, statues, museums, and libraries is among the many immeasurable tragedies of war. While cultural sites...
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It’s shocking and oftentimes life-changing when a family member or close friend dies violently. For a celebrity, dying a violent death can be the awful price to pay for fame. To assemble a list of...
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The modern movie rating system was created in 1968 by what was then the Motion Picture Association of America (“of America” has since been dropped). The ratings, which are voluntary on the part...
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Celebrities may travel in rarefied circles, but many times reality intrudes on their privileged lives, and sometimes it can be tragic. A number of famous people, for instance, have killed others,...
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Whether it’s a male and a female, a baritone and a soprano, or any other combination of contrasting or complementary twosomes, duos offering a harmonious blend of sound are among the most...
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The days of the craft beer sector as a fad are over and it has become a mature industry. Spectacular year-over-year growth is probably a thing of the past, however, and beer makers have to come up...
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No historical figures are more reviled than traitors. Many of their betrayals have had a significant impact on history and the fate of nations. Such is the depth of their treachery that many of their...
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Throughout history, nations have enthroned monarchs before they’ve reached age 20. Though that may seem shocking to us in the 21st century, it’s understandable when we remember that life...
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There are dozens of special forces groups throughout the U.S. military. Almost all of the separate branches have at least one elite, highly exclusive squad tasked with only the most difficult and...
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The advent of cable television and the explosion of streaming services have created many pathways to fame on television, though many of the most famous TV personalities earned their fame, or at least...
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A nuclear winter is a time period in which the Earth’s atmosphere is so full of smoke and soot from the firestorms caused by nuclear bombs that sunlight is reduced or does not reach the surface of...
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