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David Bowie in 1999.

The groundbreaking artist made history in 1999 with his album ‘Hours’ when he sold it as an internet download before it hit stores: “Mark my words … we are not going back to record companies and through shops.”

Jon O'Brien










Ed Balls celebrates Ed Balls Day.

A simple mistake on social media has turned into an internet event celebrated around the world for more than a decade.

Nick Greene






Chad was a popular Gen X name.

The generation born between 1965 and 1980 loves nostalgia, has a ton of student debt, and hates cooking.

Jake Rossen, Bethel Afful, Jon Mayer, Justin Dodd