for centuries it was an ethnic district that had not been secluded from the rest of the city nor it was the only area where the local Jews lived (until the forced Nazi German relocation in the 1940s). Unfortunately, large chunks of Vilnius ghetto were demolished...
000-square-foot lobby, its signature "Stairway to Nowhere," six acres of gardens inspired by Versailles, and a roster of celebrities including Elvis Presley and Lucille Ball.
In an article by Edward Hollox, in The European Journal of Human Genetics “Genetics of Lactase persistence; fresh lessons in the history of milk drinking(2005) 13, 267-269, the following rationale is given: “In humans, epidemiological analysis has shown that the cultural development of dairy...
Born on Nov. 8, 1914, Norman Lloyd worked in nearly every area of the entertainment industry. He appeared in films such asSpellboundandSaboteur, as well as worked with Alfred Hitchcock. His final film was 2015’sTrainwreck. Lloyd was nominated for two Emmy Awards during his lifetime. He p...
Studies have shown an inverse relationship between the happiness levels in countries and the obsession with celebrities in those countries. When you spend a lot of time examining the lives of the rich and famous, your own life doesn’t seem so hot. Not only that but social mobility, one of...
(This reputation has been seriously damaged by recent scandals, including official cover-ups of abusive and pedophile behavior by certain BBC celebrities, but, back in those days, that was all kept firmly secret.) It may come as a surprise to you to learn that, in a country that is ...
Celebrities Who Lived to 100 Discovered the legendary celebrities lived to be 100 years old or even older. Gallery Credit: Ryan Reichard Norman Lear (1922-2023) JC Olivera, Getty Images Norman Lear (1922-2023) Born on July 27, 1922, Norman Lear rose to prominence in the ‘70s for producin...
It’s also been the unofficial playground of Hollywood since Hollywood began. WeHo landmarks like Chateau Marmont and the Sunset Tower Hotel have been the stomping grounds of the biggest celebrities in the world, and music venues like the Troubadour and Whisky A Go Go birthed the careers of ...
With no way of fact-checking ANYTHING happening in Gaza, the world’s media is completely reliant on these people. And from the BBC to loud-mouthed celebrities on social media – they all seem to believe everything they are fed. Mainstream media generally has a poor track record for accurac...
Panto scripts can easily be amended to include cheeky references to current affairs or pop culture. Whether it’s a joke about politics, celebrities or the inclusion of the year’s biggest pop song, panto always has its eye on the news and isn’t afraid to raise an eyebrow in that direct...