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Music Appreciation
On the night of May 21, 1979, the photograph that became the cover of "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables" was taken.
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American History
On the night of May 21, 1979, the "White Night" riots in San Francisco occurred.
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Automobile Enthusiasts
US regulator launches probe of VinFast crash in California in which four died
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Musicians
A Great New Documentary Corrects the Record About One of Music's Most Important Chapters
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Classic Films
TCM Saturday 5/25/24 - Memorial Day marathon: "They Were Expendable," "A Farewell to Arms," Robert Mitchum, Gary Cooper
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World History
On this day, May 20, 1983, the first articles about the discovery of the HIV virus that causes AIDS were published.
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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Unwanted Shelter Dog Continues To Wait For Love After More Than 1280 Days
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Non-Fiction
Recycled sewage, public health and the memory of the world: Books in brief (Nature)
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Showbiz
On this day, May 16, 1946, "Annie Get Your Gun" opened at the Imperial Theater in New York City.
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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
if you love antiques, collect, cash registers, old bikes, old lamps, old signs poke me. old water coolers.....fans....
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Weird News
Teen who vanished 26 years ago rescued from neighbor's cellar -- just 200 yards from his home in Algeria
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Football
NFL fans in US must pay $1,600 a year to watch every game after Netflix addition
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Personal Finance and Investing
UPDATE My house insurance sent me a letter that I was at risk of losing my coverage
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Soccer/Football
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to its first World Cup in 1978, dies aged 85
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Household Hints & Help
Are the salad dressings found in the produce area of a grocery storebetter than the ones on the condiments aisle?
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