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After centuries of being best known as the guy who was killed by Aaron Burr, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, 'Hamilton,' is bringing the achievements of the "10-dollar founding father" front and center.

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Dolly Parton's theme park (and water park, and resort) in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, attracts millions of visitors each year. Here are some facts about Dollywood you should know.

Erin McCarthy, Michele Debczak


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It may be known as the Music City, but Nashville can do a lot more than just carry a tune. It’s a leading healthcare provider, a foodie destination, and a must-see for history buffs.

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Kate Hudson and Patrick Fugit star in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous (2000).

In 2000, 'Almost Famous'—Cameron Crowe’s poignant, semi-autobiographical film about going on tour with rock stars in the 1970s and writing about it for Rolling Stone—was released in theaters.

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For a brief moment in Saturday morning cartoon history, 'The Jackson 5ive' saw cartoon versions of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael embarking on adventures—and totally jamming out.

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