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Facts About Oprah – did not receive her first pair of shoes until she was six years old

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Oprah did not receive her first pair of shoes until she was six years old. At the age of 2 ½, she could already leave. When she started kindergarten, she wrote a note to the teacher, which insisted she should be allowed to skip kindergarten. The kindergarten teacher agreed. After skipping kindergarten and finishing first grade, she was skipped ahead to third grade.

via Interesting Facts About Oprah – Associated Content – associatedcontent.com.

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January 4th, 2010 at 10:54 pm

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11 Thanksgiving Facts: the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924

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  • Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. This year it falls on November 26
  • The pilgrims arrived in North American in December 1620. By the fall of 1621 only half of them had survived. Those survivors, thankful to be alive, celebrated the first Thanksgiving
  • The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days
  • The first Thanksgiving was held in the presence of ninety Wampanoag Indians, including their chief, Massasoit. The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land
  • Contrary to popular belief, the Pilgrims did not have big buckles on their clothing, shoes, or hats. Buckles did not come into fashion until the late 1600s – more appropriate for the Salem Witchcraft trial time period
  • President George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation in the year 1789 and again in 1795. Subsequent Presidents made their own proclamations as to when Thanksgiving Day would be held – it varied year to year. In 1941, Congress set aside the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day
  • Thomas Jefferson thought the concept of Thanksgiving was “the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard.”
  • Sarah Josepha Hale, the enormously influential magazine editor and author who waged a tireless campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19th century, was also the author of the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
  • Originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade—to signify the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy’s employees and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some 3 million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television
  • The average American eats 18 lbs. of turkey a year. The average person consumes 4500 calories on Thanksgiving Day
  • According to data collected by the American Farm Bureau, in 2009, a home-prepared Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 costs $42.91 on average – $1.70 or 4 percent less than last year

    • via Thanksgiving 2009: Fun Facts To Amaze All Your… | Gather.

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    November 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am

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    Every week, 41,893,000 adults listen to Country Radio stations nationwide #CMA’s

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  • 35.5% of Country Music listeners reside in the top 25 DMA’s.
  • Each week, 41,893,000 adults listen to Country Radio stations nationwide.
  • More radio stations continue to program Country Music than any other format. There are 2139 Country Radio
    stations, followed by 1167 News/Talk and 1136 Adult Contemporary. (M Street Corp., January 2002)
  • During 2001, Country Music’s radio stations were rated No. 1 or No. 2 in 27 of America’s top 100 markets,
    including Akron, Albany, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Buffalo, Denver, Ft. Myers/Naples, Indianapolis, Johnson
    City/Kingsport/Bristol, Riverside/San Bernardino, Seattle/Tacoma, Spokane, Toledo, Tucson and Tulsa.
    (R&R Vol. 2, 2001)
  • Airplay Monitors 2001 list of the Most-Played Artists, all formats, showed it was cool to be country. The chart
    boasted 5 Country Music artists in the Top 10. Faith Hill (1), Tim McGraw (3), George Strait (6), Alan Jackson
    (7), and Garth Brooks (9).
  • Country artists are used in national ads and corporate promotions by a growing list of companies including: Bud
    Light, Coors Light, 10-10-22, Dr. Pepper, Chevy, Dunlop, Easy Spirit/Nine West, Ford Motor Co., GM Card, IBC Root
    Beer, Jerzees, Jim Beam, Mack Trucks, Miller Lite, Slim Fast, Sparkle Paper Towels, Titleist, Tractor Supply Company
    and Wrangler.
  • Tim McGraw solidified his status as one of Country Music’s top headliners. He had 2001’s top grossing Country
    tour with $23.5 million, which drew more than 662,000 fans. The Brooks & Dunn “Neon Circus & Wild West
    Show” tour ranked second among Country Music acts with $17.6 million.

    • via CMA World > Marketing > Industry Statistics > Listener Analysis.

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    November 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

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    Rihanna was born in 1988!

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    Rihanna was born in 1988! Here are five more facts about the popular star:

    via Rihanna – Facts, Overview, Artist feature, Biography, Music, Interviews, Photo Gallery, News – Take 40.

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    November 7th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

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    What is the total cost of owning an iPhone 3GS for the length of the contract? $2,839

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    Motorola Droid vs iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre

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    October 28th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Posted in Entertainment, Technology

    2009’s Top 9 Most Popular Halloween Costumes

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    Here are the most popular costumes for 2009:

    1. Michael Jackson

    2. Harry Potter

    See the complete photo tutorial.

    3. The Vampire

    4. Miley Cyrus Costume

    5. Star Trek Costumes

    6. Zombie

    7. G.I. Joe Ninja

    Get the full instructions.

    8. Hermione Granger

    See the complete photo tutorial.

    9. More Costumes to Make

    Easy Costumes to Make:
    Costumes for Women . Sexy Costumes to Make . Make-Up and Disguises . Guy Costumes . Costume Accessories . Budget Costumes

    Index of Costume How-to’s

    Most Popular Halloween Costumes in 2009.

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    October 28th, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Posted in Culture, Entertainment

    Stock Up on the Right Amount of Alcohol for a Party with a Simple Formula

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    Stock Up on the Right Amount of Alcohol for a Party with a Simple Formula – Entertaining – Lifehacker.

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    September 18th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Posted in Entertainment, Food

    12 Quick Facts about Lady Gaga – #12: How did she get her name?

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    - Her song, Poker Face, quickly became a top three hit in Sweden and a #1 hit in New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Poker Face is her second #1 single, following Just Dance.

    - Lady GaGa is ranked #100 in 100 Hottest Blondes of AIM.

    - Her album, The Fame, has gone Platinum in Australia. edit »

    - Lady GaGa’s current fashion icons include; Donatella Versace, Sharon Stone, Casino and Grace Jones. edit »

    - Lady GaGa admits to almost getting arrested at a concert because she was under dressed. She wore really tiny shorts. edit »

    - Lady GaGa designs and makes many of her stage outfits. edit »

    - She learned to play the piano at the age of 4 and by the age of 13, she had written her first piano ballad. edit »

    - Lady GaGa joined the Pussycat Dolls in May, 2009 for an Australian tour. edit »

    - Lady GaGa is credited for writing all the songs on her album, The Fame. edit »

    - Lady GaGa was teased for her quirky, eccentric style by her Convent of the Sacred Heart School classmates. edit »

    - Lady GaGa came out as a bisexual in 2008. edit »

    - She got the name, Lady GaGa, from Queen’s song Radio Gaga. edit »

    Lady GaGa Trivia and Quotes at TV.com.

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    September 13th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Posted in Entertainment

    quick deal – How to save 10% on all Amazon video game purchases

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    Entertainment Consumers Association is offering a free 1-year membership with coupon GIMAG. One of the many membership benefits is 10% off on all video games on Amazon.com full membership benefits. Thanks BlueCrown

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    September 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Posted in Entertainment, Financial, Random Facts, Technology

    TenMyths about your credit score in 60 Seconds

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    A former FICO executive, now head of VideoCreditScore, knocks down 10 common misconceptions and myths of the seemingly monolithic, impenetrable credit score. Learn the real deal on credit cards, frequent checking, and the 50-point “swings.”

    Here’s Andy Jolls dishing out 10 answers in 60 seconds:

    Click the lifehacker link for the embedded video.

    Ten Credit Score Myths Dispelled in 60 Seconds – Credit Report – Lifehacker.

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    September 11th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    Posted in Culture, Entertainment, Financial

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