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10 Amazing Facts About Bob Ross That Prove He Was Exactly As Wonderful As You Thought He Was

By Tanya
Probably one of the most soothing people who has ever appeared on TV is Bob Ross. The talented painter is capable of making every brush stroke into an incredible landscape that you couldn't even imagine, all the while speaking some of the most positively joyful words you will ever hear. We all have watched it on PBS at least once in our life, some of us have even attempted to follow along. Trying to paint like Bob Ross isn't the easiest thing, but as he said, "there are no mistakes, just happy little accidents". The calming presence of Bob Ross

Retro

15 Friendly Facts About Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

By Zachary
Mr. Rogers told a famous story about why he wanted to work in television: he never watched much TV, and one day when he did all he saw was people yelling at each other and clowns throwing pies.He decided to make TV nicer, to create the kinds of programs he would like to watch, and of course the rest is history. Odds are no matter how old you are, you've spent a lot of time watching Mr. Rogers. His show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood ran from 1966 to 2001, so some people even watched him as a kid, then grew

90s

18 Facts 90s Kids Will Be Shocked To Hear

By Meg
Ah, the '90s. There's no shortage of trends that came from the best decade. Ask any '90s kids for three facts about that time and they'll give you five. I don't think there is a generation more proud to be born in a span of years than those born in the '90s. But we uncovered some facts from those years that will most likely startle all '90s kids. Take a look and see if you knew any of these odd facts!1. The guy who voiced the Taco Bell Chihuahua also voiced Rocko from Rocko's Modern Life: Carlos Alazraqui.2.

90s

10 Facts About 'Office Space' Including What "PC Load Letter" Really Means

By Zachary
When Office Space came out in 1999, it gave people everywhere an excuse to quit their crummy job. Seriously.Director Mike Judge says that to this day people tell him they stopped putting up with their bosses after seeing this movie. If you're still wondering what the heck a TPS report is after all these years, check out these 10 facts about the movie:1. It began as a Liquid Television shortWhen Mike Judge was an engineer, he had an actual coworker named Milton, who really threatened to quit because his desk kept being moved. Judge went on to create

90s

12 Facts About "The Truman Show" That Were Not Adopted By A Movie Studio

By Meg
You could make a solid case for The Truman Show as Jim Carrey's best film. If it's not #1, it's at least in the top three. We saw a new side of Carrey that we weren't used to: a serious one. Sure, there were humorous moments in the film, the point was to make you think, not laugh. It's been 20 years since The Truman Show was released, and even though everyone knew about Truman's life, they probably didn't know these facts. Paramount Pictures1. Pay CutIMDbAt the time, Jim Carrey was coming off blockbuster hits like Ace Ventura, and his

Pop Culture

10 Facts About Dr. Seuss That You Would Never Be Able To Guess From His Books

By Awa
He's been gone for nearly 27 years, but Dr. Seuss left behind a legacy that will last for generations. I remember my parents reading his books to me when I was a toddler, then when I was able to read myself, I wasted no time in getting through favorites like Cat In The Hat and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.During the holidays, the entire family watched How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and like every other grad, my parents gave a copy of Oh The Places You'll Go when I finished high school. In many ways, Dr.

90s

There's No Crying In Baseball - And 11 Other Facts About 'A League Of Their Own'

By Zachary
A comedy film about an all-women baseball league in the 1940s isn't your typical recipe for box office gold.But when A League of Their Own landed in theaters in 1992 it quickly became a hit, and today it ranks among the best sports movies of all time.Even if your family has been playing their VHS tape of this movie nonstop since it came out (like mine have) you'll probably be surprised by these 11 facts about the film.1. The extras in the Hall of Fame scene were actual AAGPBL playersColumbia PicturesWhen Dottie is touring the AAGPBL exhibit

80s

6 Things About Patrick Dempsey That Prove '80s Girls Have The Best Taste In Men

By Emma Sheedy
Patrick Dempsey was gorgeous in 1987, and somehow he is even more gorgeous over 30 years later. He went from "that boy I had a crush on," to "my dear lord I want this man to have my children." I am convinced he will be the hottest 80 year old we will ever see.While I could talk about how good-looking he is all day, here are six things you didn't know about your forever crush:1. He was almost in another one of our favorite medical dramas.Before being cast in Grey's Anatomy, he auditioned for the role of

90s

15 Nifty Facts About Pixar - Including Why 'Incredibles 2' Kept Us Waiting So Long

By Zachary
If childhood memories had a "Made in..." stamp on them, a lot of yours would probably say "Emeryville, California."That's where Pixar Animation Studios has their (seriously cool) headquarters.If you were raised on their awesome movies, you'll probably be interested in these facts about the studio.1. They love Easter eggsPixar has so many hidden jokes and eye-catchers they can't fit in one entry, but let's start with that iconic Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story.It pops up in every Pixar film, but you need sharp eyes to spot it. Or you could watch this video that rounds
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