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15 Actors We Thought Were Destined For Fame, But We Literally Haven't Thought About Them Since

By Alex
Just like music has "one-hit wonders", Hollywood has their own version when it comes to actors who make a huge splash on the big screen before disappearing into obscurity. You will likely recognize most of these artists for their iconic (or borderline iconic) roles, but find yourself wondering what ever happened to them.1. Dakota Fanning Indie WireDakota Fanning was a huge success as a child actor with staring roles in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, Man on Fire, and Charlotte's Web. She hasn't been nearly as successful as an adult. After her appearances in the Twilight saga

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Andrea Barber Reveals 'Full House' "Crossed A Line" With Kimmy Gibbler

By Meg
Everyone's favorite annoying friend, Kimmy Gibbler, was the punchline to many jokes on Full House. Whether it was one-off remarks about not being wanted in her own home, constantly telling her her feet stink or making fun of her outfit which leads to her confronting Jesse, the show made sure one thing was well known: Kimmy Gibbler was a big joke. "Wouldn't it be great if they could lose the [plane] passengers instead of the luggage?" asks Jesse after Kimmy comes back from a trip. "Go live with a wildebeest," was one from Danny Tanner. "Hey, Kimmy, where are you

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We Dug Up 7 Facts About "Caddyshack" So We Got That Going For Us, Which Is Nice

By Jon
You may have seen the cult classic Caddyshack more times than Danny Noonan has practiced his putting, but you may still be unaware of everything that went into making this comedy film. Luckily for you, we've scoured the internet looking for these tidbits hiding away in holes, and now we're sharing them with you. Instead of keeping you waiting, we're just going to gopher it. Animal House 2.0?UproxxWhile director Harold Ramis had immense success with Animal House, he still had some trouble getting his original ideas off the table and onto screens. However when he pushed for a

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You've Been Playing UNO Wrong Your Entire Life And Didn't Even Know It

By Awa
Game nights, be it with family or friends, got lot more interesting in 1985 when Mattel introduced UNO. The iconic card game became an important part of childhoods for those who grew up in the 80s and 90s. BoardGameGeekIf you've never played UNO, the basic principle is really simple: be the first to get rid of all the cards in your hand. However, as with any game, the rules and the action cards make it a lot more challenging that you'd think. Most people who have been playing the popular game think they know the rules by heart, but it

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She Was A Huge Star In The 1980s, So Why Did Sean Young Leave Hollywood?

By Zachary
When Ridley Scott went looking for the perfect actress to play the android who was "more human than human," he settled on dancer and actress Sean Young.While Young's part as Rachel in Blade Runner was just her third film role, starring alongside Harrison Ford in the sci-fi epic made her an instant star. While she's arguably most famous for this breakout role, Young had no trouble finding jobs in Hollywood in the '80s.Young as Rachel in 'Blade Runner.'Warner Bros.She starred with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman in No Way Out, where a fiery love

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12 Discontinued Snacks From Our Childhood We Really Miss

By Moojan
Companies spent a lot of time designing these masterpieces and marketing them to the public, and all for what? They got us obsessed with countless snacks until one day they decided to discontinue them. Here are 12 true snack tragedies that we really want to make a comeback. 1. Planterz Cheeze BallsYouTubeOnline petitions after online petitions could not bring back these crunchy, stick-to-your-fingers cheese balls. It was discontinued in the early '00s, and Planter's seems to now be focusing on nut-based snacks. 2. Chicken McNuggets Shanghai McDonald'sMcDonald's knew exactly what kids liked, and these McNuggets that came with

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10 Times Your Favorite Stars Endorsed Products You Would Have Never Predicted

By Tanya
Look, everyone has to pay the bills. We all have to work if we want to buy stuff, but for celebrities, their work just happens to be a lot more public. When they have to do something a little bit embarrassing to make some cash, we all get to watch it happen. On the plus side, they make a lot of money while they do it, but it still must be a bit awkward remembering it after the fact. Whether it's the one-hit-wonders who are just looking for something to help them return to the public eye, or someone who

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Which Movie Won The Oscar For Best Picture The Year You Were Born

By Alex
With the Oscars coming up at the beginning of March, we thought it would be cool to look back at the movies that won for best picture the year you were born. For the purposes of this list we are only going to look at the movies between 1975 and 1995. Do you know which movie won best picture the year you came into this world? 1975 - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Little White LiesBased on Ken Kesey's novel, this movie beat out Jaws for best picture. 1976 - Rockybbc.comThe movie that introduced us to Sylvester Stallone,

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These 6 Totally Bitchin' Facts About "Valley Girl" Are So Whatever

By Jon
Like, remember when everyone in the 90s totally spoke as if they just like, stepped out of Cali? It was seriously grody, right?Well thankfully we have moved on from this time in our lives, but if you ever wanted to take a spin down memory lane, there is no better time capsule of eye-rolling goodness than 90s low-budget flick Valley Girl. Check out these facts that are like, zlint to the max!A Rose By Any Other NameFilm School RejectsThe cult classic was a definite remake of the famous play Romeo and Juliet. Makes you wonder about the ending
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