Dive into the cinematic landscape of 1987, a year that marked several iconic moments in film history. Discover George Clooney's and Brad Pitt's debut films, the launch of the 'Lethal Weapon' franchise, the horror classic 'Evil Dead II', and the Coen Brothers' 'Raising Arizona'. Ben Stiller also made his screen debut, Albert Brooks brought us laughter, and a legendary meeting occurred between Gene Roddenberry and George Lucas. What was your favorite film memory from 1987? Share with us in the comments!
#1987 #movie #film #GeorgeClooney #BradPitt #LethalWeapon #EvilDeadII #RaisingArizona #CoenBrothers #BenStiller #GeneRoddenberry #GeorgeLucas
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History's Most Dangerous Figures Compilation
History teems with fascinating figures—heroes, villains, and the downright eccentric. Dive into this compilation spotlighting history's ultimate badasses. Which one is your favorite? Share with us in the comments!
Chapters have been removed to streamline your listening experience.
00:00:00: Life as a Spartan00:10:54: The Backstory of Into the Wild00:18:12: Deadliest Sniper in History00:26:27: Twisted Sister Outclassed Congress00:37:04: Queen Elizabeth I Was a Total Badass00:48:47: Life as a Samurai00:59:45: Teddy Roosevelt Was Shot Then Gave a Speech
#history #dangerousfigures #badasses #Spartan #IntotheWild #sniper #TwistedSister #QueenElizabethI #samurai #TeddyRoosevelt
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The Truth Behind Being Imprisoned Abroad
It’s every traveler's worst fear: you're immersing yourself in a foreign culture, perhaps struggling with the language, when suddenly, you're arrested. Sometimes it’s merely a misunderstanding, other times it’s due to political reasons. And occasionally, it's because of questionable actions, like attempting to steal a propaganda poster.
#crime #worldnews #imprisonmentabroad #travel #arrestoverseas
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The Impact of Alcohol on American History
Explore the profound role of alcohol in American history. Discover how beer influenced historical events, the atmosphere of Wild West saloons, and the profit-making of bootleggers during Prohibition. Also, learn about the D.A.R.E. program's shortcomings.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like
00:16:06 - Times In History Beer Changed the World
00:27:25 - How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time
00:39:41 - D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized
00:50:18 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger
01:01:43 - What Americans Boozed On Throughout History
01:12:03 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone
00:00:00: What Were Wild West Saloons Really Like00:16:06: Times In History Beer Changed the World00:27:25: How People In the Roaring 20's Spent Their Free Time00:39:41: D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realized00:50:18: What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger01:01:43: What Americans Boozed On Throughout History01:12:03: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone
#alcohol #Americanhistory #Prohibition #WildWest #bootleggers #D.A.R.E. #AlCapone
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Exploring Iconic 1986 Film Releases
1986 was a remarkable year in cinema, offering something for every viewer! Sci-Fi aficionados enjoyed Aliens, while horror enthusiasts got Maximum OverDrive. Fans of comedy laughed with The Money Pit, and drama lovers were moved by Stand By Me. Join us as we revisit all the 1986 releases. What's your favorite? Did you catch any of these classics in theaters? Share your thoughts in the comments!
#1986 #movies #cinema #Aliens #MaximumOverDrive #TheMoneyPit #StandByMe #filmreleases
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About Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories
Welcome to the unexpected and untold stories from history, where we dive into the fascinating and bizarre events that never made it into your high school textbooks. Join us as we explore the extreme, the unexpected, and the downright strange moments from history. Discover how today's oddities pale in comparison to the weirdness of the past.
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