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Heinous Haircuts: Atrocities Through the Ages

By Emma C
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. Dickens wasn't referring to hairstyles in the '90s and 2000s, but there was grave foolishness being mistaken as chic coming out of salons. It was during that stage in our socio-cultural adolescence that such heinous hairstyles have permanently scarred the era.The average woman changes her hairstyle about 150 times in her life and that span of years showed us some cringeworthy hairstyles that have us retrospectively shivering to look at. Let's revisit some of the

The world in the year 1990

By Sandra
Every year has its moments; things that make it unique or some small act that will help those who lived through it remember it fondly or, perhaps in a negative way.The year 1990 was no different. It was the start of a new decade that would see the internet start to take over the world, music would drift into several different genres, movies would be released making their mark on cinema forever, there was even an earthquake in London.So with that in mind, we will take you through the year 1990 focusing on events of interest across the

The History of Casinos

By Sandra
In the technologically-driven climate that we currently find ourselves in, it seems that our experiences are enhanced when things move online. This is certainly true of online casino; the market is forecasted to be worth in the region of 94 billion dollars by the time the year 2024 rolls around. Indeed, with new sites and platforms popping up daily, the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. However, the online casino sector owes a lot to the traditional brick and mortar casino, complete with dusty old rooms and vintage oak croupier tables. With this in mind, we've taken a

The Lottery in the Early '00s and How it Has Changed

By Sandra
The lottery has changed drastically since it became one of the most highly-anticipated games at the turn of the century. In the United States, lotteries first burst onto the scene in 1612 when King James I sought to raise funds for various regions, including British settlements within North America.However, over 400 years later, the lottery has changed drastically from not only its very origins, but also from how the game was played in the early '00s. Following these changes, we’re going to consider what factors have been at the very heart of the evolution of the lottery.Changes

Pop Culture

Talk About Girl Power: 'Spice World' Tour Bus Now an Airbnb Destination

By Emma C
If you came of age in the 1990s and early 2000s, you were likely a fan of the British girl group sensation, The Spice Girls. From fashion dolls and lollipops to sold-out concerts and a cult classic movie, these cheeky and talented women were practically everywhere. It's clear that the general public's love and adoration for Scary, Baby, Ginger, Sporty, and even Posh haven't faded with time, either; four out of five women are kicking off their stadium tour in the U.K., much to the delight of long-time fans.With the film returning to theaters for a limited engagement,

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90s Jelly Sandals Are Back and Worse Than Ever

By Emma C
That's right, folks: jelly sandals are back and more terrible than ever. This popular 90s shoe once adorned the feet of young children across the nation, but the fashion item quickly fell out of favor throughout the noughts.Unfortunately, this 90s fashion faux pas has made its way back into mainstream culture along with most other 90s trends, including choker necklaces and Fila dad sneakers. But while we all know these sandals aren't the most comfortable form of footwear, few people actually expected someone to suffer a serious injury at the hands of a jelly sandal.One mother's Facebook post

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Nickelodeon May Be Old School, But This Middle-Aged Network Is Still Going Strong

By Emma C
In today's high-tech world, children spend more time with digital devices than ever before. Although drones are used in professional realms to conduct surveillance, ensure speedy package delivery, and tackle various construction tasks with accuracy, they're also used by young people to capture incredible images and to impress their friends -- which isn't so different from other flying toys, when you really think about it. And of course, a love of digital media among children isn't anything new, either. Although two-thirds of parents worry their children spend too much time on electronic devices (kids spend more than 7.5 hours

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So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way: Courteney Cox Revisits 'Friends' Apartment in Instagram Post

By Emma C
Although 25 years have passed since the popular sitcom "Friends" was on the air, time has not dwindled fans' love for the show. And apparently, the fondness for the iconic sitcom is still very much alive in its stars, too. When Courteney Cox, who played Monica Gellar on the series, returned to the real-life site of her old apartment in New York City, thousands of fans reminisced right along with the star.In a video that has since been liked more than 600,000 times on Instagram, Cox pretends to head home to her spacious and quirky unit. She captioned

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Alfonso Ribeiro Drops Carlton Dance Lawsuit Against Epic Games

By Emma C
Fortnite is one of the most well-known video games right now -- and it's not just because it's fun to play. The maker of the game, Epic Games, Inc., has been sued by multiple parties for copyright infringement. The parties claim that Epic Games used their signature dance moves to make money off of players. But one of the parties, Alfonso Ribeiro, has recently dropped his lawsuit against the game maker.Alfonso Ribeiro is best known for his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Carlton Banks. In the more than 121 years Hollywood has been in business, this

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Top 3 Gambling Movies Of The Noughties

By Tristan
The 2000s was a huge decade in terms of world events, cultural breakthroughs and the steady advance of technology. In music it was the decade that Beyoncé broke through, making Crazy In Love arguably the defining song of her career. On TV The Office changed the face of comedy forever, going on to reach even greater heights than its UK debut when it underwent a US transformation and introduced Dunder Mifflin to the world. It was also the decade that saw the very first iPod launched, changing forever the way that we buy and listen to music.It was also
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