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26 Child Stars from the 1980s Who Left Hollywood
#26 – Jeff Cohen Jeff Cohen gained fame as Chunk in the 1985 film The Goonies. He appeared in a few other projects like Family Ties and a voice role in an anima
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23 Songs from the 1970s That Were Censored and Then Became Hits
#23 – "Kodachrome" by Paul Simon The BBC refused to play “Kodachrome” over a trademark concern with the film brand name. Paul Simon released the track in 1973 a
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21 Musicians Who Quit at the Height of Their Career
Most people would give anything for a No. 1 hit, a sold-out tour, and a fanbase that knows every word. These musicians had all of it, and they still headed for
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18 Actors Who Turned Down a Film Role and Watched Someone Else Become a Star
Every actor on this list had a script in hand, a real offer on the table, and a reason to say no. Some were blocked by a contract. Some had a bad feeling. A few
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22 Bands from the 1970s That Filled Arenas and Then Broke Up
Here's the odd thing about 1970s arena rock: the bands that sold out the biggest rooms often had the shortest fuses. A few years of roaring crowds, grinding tou
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24 Radio Stars from the 1970s Who Walked Away from the Spotlight
Picture a 1970s radio voice and you probably picture permanence: the same host, the same microphone, the same grin you could hear through the speaker, pouring o
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20 Shameless Things Guests Do at All-Inclusive Cruises That Staff Never Forget
You would think a vacation where the food, drinks, and entertainment are already paid for would bring out everyone's best side. Crew members say it doesn't alwa
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19 Things Nobody Tells You About Ocean Cruises Until You're Aboard
The brochure shows a sunset, a cocktail, and a ship gliding past the horizon. It leaves out the muster drill, the Wi-Fi that crawls, and the receipt that quietl
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25 Guitarists Who Left a Famous Band and Then Had the Bigger Career
#25 – Eric Clapton – The Yardbirds Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds in 1965 after growing frustrated with their pop direction. He joined John Mayall’s Bluesbreak
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25 Lead Singers Who Left the Band Right After the Number-One Album
#25 – Dave Bickler of Survivor Most people assume the singer stays through the peak, but Dave Bickler exited Survivor right after their breakthrough #1 album. E
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25 Boxers Who Retired While They Still Held the Title
Most champions never get to pick their last night. The belt usually gets taken in the ring, in front of a crowd that came to see the end. This list is about the
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25 Songs the Record Label Buried That Fans Turned Into Hits
#25 – Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Record labels often dismiss anything that breaks the mold. Queen faced exactly that when they played their six-minute rock oper
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25 Songs Written in a Single Night That Went to Number One
#25 – The Morning After by Maureen McGovern Songwriters Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn received a tight deadline from producer Irwin Allen for the theme to The Po
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20 Actresses Who Turned Down a Sequel and Watched the Replacement Become the Star
#20 – Katie Holmes in Batman Begins Katie Holmes played Rachel Dawes in the 2005 film Batman Begins. She opted not to return for the follow-up due to scheduling
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20 Live Versions That Became Bigger Than the Studio Recording
Studio versions usually get the credit. Live versions sometimes get the memory. These twenty songs flipped that order, when a stage, a crowd, and one night of n
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25 Songwriters Who Sold a Hit and Never Got the Famous Name
You know the chorus. You've belted it in a car, swayed to it at a wedding, maybe cried to it at 2 a.m. Now try naming the person who wrote it. Odds are you'll n
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25 Theme Songs From Cancelled Shows That Outlived the Series
You've probably hummed at least one of these songs without ever sitting through a full episode of the show it came from. That's the odd magic of a great theme.
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15 Golf Fees That Come Off the Bill When a Player Over 60 Questions Them
The number on the screen at the pro shop is often just the starting price. For golfers over 60, one short question and a photo ID can change what lands on the r
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16 Things Nobody Tells You About a Repositioning Cruise Until You Are On Board
The fare looks like a typo. Ten or twelve nights, an entire ocean crossing, and a price that makes a regular week-long cruise feel overpriced. Then you step abo
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16 Concert Ticket Fees That Disappear When a Fan Over 60 Asks at the Box Office
You find the perfect seats, click through checkout, and watch the total climb. Service fee. Processing fee. Facility charge. By the last screen, the ticket you
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