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Chris Gentile

On the surface, it seemed like an impossible task. Take an $8800, NASA-approved interface glove running on $250,000 worth of computer hardware, then replicate the performance in a consumer-grade toy with parts costing less than $26.

Jake Rossen
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On April 5, 1994, the music world mourned the death of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died by suicide at the age of 27.

Roger Cormier






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In the lead-up to this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, we’re exploring some past categories that deserve their own spot in the "In Memoriam" tribute.

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Though it didn’t make much of a dent in the box office when it hit theaters 20 years ago, Christopher Guest’s mockumentary has become a cult hit in the years since.

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One of Oprah's most enduring legacies? Her ability to get high-profile celebrities to discuss their darkest secrets to an audience of millions.

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The Stephen King adaptation had its fair share of on-set accidents, crew changes, and rowdy dogs.

Mark Mancini






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Tom Cruise admitted that the film was not a "crowning jewel" in his career, but—nearly 20 years later—it's still a beloved guilty pleasure.

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