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Telegraph: Barack Obama: The 50 facts you might not know
And you might not care. "He plans to install a basketball court in the White House grounds."
obama  trivia 
november 2008 by matthewmcvickar
Unnecessary Knowledge
"Dolphins can swim and sleep at the same time." Refresh until you die. Looking through these, though, I recommend a grain of salt with each serving. These are the Snapple caps of the internet.
fun  humor  reference  trivia  america  animals  people 
july 2008 by matthewmcvickar
Wikipedia: Ocean's Eleven (2001 film)
"Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boesky, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever!"
movies  trivia  crime 
december 2007 by matthewmcvickar
Neatorama: Lies Your Mother Told You
"Walt Disney was the opposite of frozen. His body was cremated two days after his death in 1966."
trivia  history  truth 
november 2006 by matthewmcvickar
Mariopedia
"An illustrated listing of virtually every character, item, and enemy from the Super Mario Universe."
videogames  history  trivia 
july 2005 by matthewmcvickar
Wikipedia: Free Zone
"The Free Zone is the name used to describe the various individuals and groups who practice Scientology-derived beliefs and techniques in an environment free from the control of the official Church of Scientology."
scientology  trivia 
june 2005 by matthewmcvickar
Banana Nutrament: LCD Soundboard
All of the lyrics to LCD Soundsystem's "Losing My Edge" (with links to mentioned bands).
music  trivia 
june 2005 by matthewmcvickar
Wikipedia: Don LaFontaine
The most famous of the movie trailer voice actors. "In a world where..."
trivia  film  advertising 
may 2005 by matthewmcvickar
Sam's Archive
A bunch of interesting content.
trivia 
february 2005 by matthewmcvickar
style.org
Experimental data graphics. Very interesting and stylish.
design  trivia 
february 2005 by matthewmcvickar
3rdrate: Nick's Picks: The Adventures of Pete & Pete
"I guess that either you were willing to participate in the world [of Pete & Pete], or would otherwise deem it all quirkily stupid and move on. Those who got it, loved it."
trivia  tv 
january 2005 by matthewmcvickar
The NitPicker's Guide to the Lord of the Rings
"The following is a lengthy list of deviations to be found when comparing the text of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and the translation of those texts to film as undertaken by Peter Jackson, et.al."
film  trivia  writing 
december 2004 by matthewmcvickar
Cellar Door
"...getting to know Donnie Darko, or how to embrace the unknown"
film  trivia 
august 2004 by matthewmcvickar
StainlessSteelRat.net: Donnie Darko
Many great links, lots of info, artwork.
art  film  trivia 
august 2004 by matthewmcvickar
Fitter Happier: Radiohead Lyrics & Song Info
Details, lyrics, notes, interviews, etc. (...up to "Amnesiac" -- the site seems to have been abandoned now.)
music  trivia 
may 2004 by matthewmcvickar
The Covers Project
"A database of cover songs (songs performed by an artist other than the original performer) with the intention of creating cover 'chains.'"
music  trivia 
may 2004 by matthewmcvickar
Radiohead Unpackt
"Aimed at intrepid Radiohead fans interested in a closer look at the band's work."
music  trivia 
may 2004 by matthewmcvickar

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