Madonna wasn't yet a household name when she opened the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards by humping the stage, leading some people—including her own management team—to believe her career was over.

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At the height of the Civil War, a soldier advocacy group displayed a sculpture made from the presidential follicles of Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary to raise money for troops. Now it's a historical curio.
In part because Dollar Tree stock prices have plummeted recently, the stores are pivoting to a “sometimes-more-than-a-dollar” business plan.
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The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.
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Russell T. Davies, who revived 'Doctor Who' in 2005 after the series had been on ice for 16 years, is making his return.