Adam D’Arpino

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Adam D’Arpino is a Brooklyn-based culture, entertainment, and comedy wordsmith. He’s written for MTV, CollegeHumor, Nerve.com, and more. You can follow him on Twitter: @AdamDArpino

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23 Huge Facts About The Big Lebowski

You’re a Lebowski. I’m a Lebowski. Twenty years after its release, pretty much everyone loves the Coen brothers' classic. But that wasn’t always the case.... READ ON

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They're not all household names, but they had immense impacts on how the world functions today.... READ ON

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10 Ridiculous Documents Released Through the Freedom of Information Act

In addition to being a massive asset to journalists and eager members of the public, FOIA has also shed light on some of the weirder corners of America’s functioning democracy.... READ ON

10 Early Late Night TV Interviews You’d Never See Today

Late night hosts occasionally took on hard news and featured interviews with the serious intelligentsia of the day. We’ve rounded up 10 of the most interesting early late night interviews where the hosts serve more as cultural curators than comedians.... READ ON

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