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The Most Controversial Moments in Comedy History
Comedy has been an integral part of human culture for ages, with famous comics pushing boundaries and living wildly. Explore some of the most controversial moments in comedy over the decades! Which comedian is your favorite?
Chapters:
00:00:00 - How George Carlin’s '7 Words' Caused a Landmark Supreme Court Decision
00:10:33 - The Final Hours of Sam Kinison’s Life
00:21:04 - How MTV's Punk'd Was Fak'd
00:32:11 - Woody Harrelson's Dad Was a Salesman and a Hitman
00:42:58 - The Late Night Talk Show Wars of the 90s
00:54:35 - Why Did David Letterman Censor Bill Hicks?
01:05:59 - How The Classic '94-'95 Season Of 'SNL' Almost Sabotaged The Show
01:16:23 - The Biggest SNL Controversies In The Show’s History
Remarkable Movies from 1985: An Eventful Year in Cinema
In 1984, the film industry dazzled audiences with iconic hits like ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Gremlins’, ‘The Karate Kid’, ‘Romancing the Stone’, ‘The Terminator’, ‘Purple Rain’, and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. Heading into 1985, expectations were high for Hollywood to deliver another memorable year.
What was your favorite movie from 1985? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The Most Maniacal Kings in History
Crazy rulers have governed various countries throughout history! Today, we explore some of the wildest and most maniacal kings who ever held power.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Scandalous Life of Edward VII
00:08:17 - Charles II Health Problems Plunged Europe to War
00:18:47 - Who Was King Edward I
00:29:06 - Petty Kings and Queens
00:40:42 - The Corpse Queen
00:52:02 - Weird Facts About King Tut
01:03:58 - Wild Love Life of Charles II
01:15:10 - Who Was King Richard III
01:26:02 - King James I Obsession With Burning Witches
The World's Most Dangerous Animals in History
The world has always been home to wild creatures like dinosaurs, 'Hell Pigs,' and some of the largest snakes that are pure nightmare fuel! Discover some of the craziest, freakiest, and deadliest animal encounters throughout history.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The True Story Of The Giant Prehistoric Hell Pig
00:10:10 - How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later
00:20:22 - A Shark Regurgitated A Human Arm...And It Led To A Murder Investigation
00:29:55 - The Story of the Deadliest Shark Attack in US History
00:40:33 - All The Dogs Still Living In Chernobyl
00:47:04 - Everything That Had to Go Wrong for "Grizzly Man" to Meet His Demise
00:57:20 - The Insane Story Behind the Movie "Roar"
01:07:35 - The Matawan Man-Eater | The Inspiration for Jaws
01:18:56 - True Story Behind 'Open Water'
Iconic 1984 Movies: Beverly Hills Cop, The Karate Kid, Indiana Jones & More
George Orwell's vision of 1984 as a totalitarian nightmare missed the vibrant Hollywood releases that year. The Muppets took Manhattan, Tom Hanks had a whimsical encounter with a mermaid, and the Star Trek crew embarked on a quest for Spock. There's even more to explore from this iconic year in film.
Medieval Peasant Hygiene Practices
Despite living in times preceding modern plumbing, shampoo, and nail care, medieval people utilized the best hygiene methods available to them. However, their resources were limited, mainly to straw and dirt. How did they maintain cleanliness when most peasants owned just one outfit? Discover their unique practices.
Compilation: Evolution of Eating Habits Throughout History
Food is as essential as the air we breathe. Join us in exploring how eating habits have evolved throughout history. From French aristocrats dining on the finest foods to the Great Depression's resourceful meals, discover how people adapted to their times. What are your favorite historical cuisines?
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - 15 Weird Vintage Foods You'd Love To Have At Your Holiday Party
- 00:10:42 - Weird Foods People Ate to Get Through the Great Depression
- 00:24:07 - Frivolous Foods The French Upper-class Ate While The Peasants Starved
- 00:34:41 - Food Prospectors Ate to Survive the Gold Rush
- 00:48:40 - How Rich Italians Used to Watch the Poor Fight for Food
- 00:58:51 - Unconventional Foods People Ate In Soviet Russia
- 01:11:05 - Weirdest Foods From Ancient Roman Cuisine
- 01:22:55 - What Medieval Junk Food Was Like
- 01:32:39 - Unconventional Foods People Ate During the Civil War
1983: A Landmark Year in Film History
1983 marked a pivotal year in the film industry, not just because of the release of 'Octopussy'. This year saw three Stephen King adaptations solidifying his status as the leading horror icon of the decade. Additionally, a bold filmmaker took on Disney Animation, and the world's biggest film franchise concluded… for its first time.
What were your favorite films from 1983? Share your thoughts in the comments!
