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This Day in History for October 30 — Mussolini Comes to Power, and More
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Jack-o’-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions
Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.
We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?
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Sweet Lips, Tennessee — The Real Story Behind the Name
Some towns don’t have a lot going on. They don’t have heavy industry, or Internet startups, or a booming population, or a prime location on a beautiful stretch of beach or a magnificent ski slope. Sweet Lips, Tennessee, may lack these things, but the folks who live there can definitely boast about their town's pretty "sweet" name.
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40 Years Ago: Creedence Clearwater Revival Break Up
Creedence Clearwater Revival were one of the most important and influential rock groups of their generation, despite the fact that their recording career together lasted a scant four years. Their breakup was announced on Oct. 16, 1972 -- 40 years ago today.
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35 Years Ago: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Street Survivors’ Album Released
‘Street Survivors’ was going to be the album that would make Lynyrd Skynyrd even bigger stars. They had already dented the mainstream, reaching the Top 10 with ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ in 1974, and picking up a sizable following of Southern-rock fans since releasing their 1973 debut album. But 1977’s ‘Street Survivors’ was supposed to catapult them into a whole other realm of rock-star popularity.
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35 Years Ago: Kansas’ ‘Point of Know Return’ Album Released
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This Day in History for October 15 — ‘I Love Lucy’ Debuts and More
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Celebrity Birthdays for October 13 — Paul Simon and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Paul Simon
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, which had timeless hits such as 'The Sound of Silence,' 'Mrs. Robinson,' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' having a successful solo career with albums like 'Graceland,' winning a total of 13 Grammys, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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This Day in History for October 12 — First Oktoberfest and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1492 – Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean (More info)
1810 – The first Oktoberfest occurs when Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (More info)
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The CD Turns 30!
October 1, 2012 I don't know how old this makes you feel but it really does show age here. Considering I was 4 when CDs came out. I still remember buying cassette tapes when I was a pre-teen because CDs were still rather expensive and CD players were still in the $500-$600 range
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34 Years Ago: Keith Moon of the Who Dies
On Sept. 7, 1978, the world lost one of it's most unique children when Keith Moon left us, far too soon. Much more than simply 'the drummer for the Who,' Moon defiined the term "one of a kind" not only in his ability and style behind the drum kit, but in his utter irreverence and over the top way of life.