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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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11 essential books for dog lovers
Here are 11 must-read books for dog lovers.
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Tiger Woods gets ready for PGA return at Bridgestone
Tiger Woods practiced Tuesday in preparation for this weekend's Bridgestone Invitational. After a three-month injury hiatus, Tiger Woods is 28th on the world golf rankings.
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Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse Vol. One: "Race to Death Valley"
The first book in a new series collects the epic comic strip adventures of Mickey Mouse – as an action hero?
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Helena Bonham Carter up for 'Lone Ranger' role
Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, and Dwight Yoakam are in talks for roles in Disney’s ‘Lone Ranger.' The film itself may be a new and unusual take on an old hero's story.
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Space shuttle era ends, leaving big void for area firms
Space shuttle missions were a boon to businesses around Cape Canaveral, Fla. With the space shuttle era over, they're banking on cruise ships and other tourist draws.
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Emma Watson to star in Guillermo del Toro's 'Beauty and the Beast'
‘Harry Potter’ starlet Emma Watson is set to star in a new version of ‘Beauty and the Beast,' as co-conceived by Guillermo del Toro.
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'Harry Potter' breaks records: three trends behind the success
In some respects, it’s not a good idea to draw conclusions from the record-setting performance of “Harry Potter” this weekend, which took $169 million at the North American box office and $476 million globally. “ ‘Harry Potter’ is a franchise that does not come along often,” says Paul Dergarabedian, Hollywood.com box office analyst. “It took more than a decade to develop, and it reaches across wide segments of the moviegoing public.” Still, a few important trends are emerging from the eye-popping weekend. Here are three:
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In Pictures: Top US tourist attractions
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Movie industry hasn't stopped smoking, but it has cut back a lot
Top movies in 2010 depicited far fewer smoking scenes than in 2005, especially films for kids and teens, a new report finds. Movie companies with antismoking policies cut tobacco scenes the most.
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In Pictures: Rupert Murdoch's empire
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Will and Kate visit L.A.: Locals' top 10 southern California must-sees
Royal newlyweds William and Kate have a busy, business-first itinerary for their three-day visit to southern California, which begins Friday. If they had asked us, we’d have given them these 10 tips for how to savor the SoCal experience. For every obvious tourist gambit, we’ve thrown in some insider info about where to pan for the best Angeleno cultural gold.
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The 9 weirdest things ever flown on the Space Shuttle
When NASA's space shuttles launch into orbit, they don't just carry astronauts and supplies into the final frontier. There's a lot of other weird stuff that makes the out-of-this-world journey, too. NASA's last space shuttle mission will launch Friday, July 8 on the Atlantis orbiter to deliver spare parts to the International Space Station. The mission will be the 135th and last flight for the program, which began in 1981. But over the course of 30 years, the space shuttles have flown some peculiar objects into orbit. The list of odd stuff that flew aboard the shuttles is a long one, and includes the Olympic torch, a replica of the golden spike from the First Transcontinental Railroad, and rocks from the top of Mount Everest and the surface of the moon, just to name a few. Here nine recent space oddities carried into orbit on NASA shuttles:
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Thor 2: Kenneth Branagh not directing, release set for July 26, 2013
‘Thor 2′ is scheduled for theatrical release in Summer 2013. However, Kenneth Branagh will not be returning as director.
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The best movies to watch this summer with your family.
For some quality bonding time with your family this summer, pop in one of these family classics from the last decade that are sure to delight toddlers, teens, and parents alike.
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The Swell Season at Silverdocs: Q&A
The documentary directed by newcomers Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis, follows the eponymous band as they travel around the U.S. on a concert tour.
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Editor's choice: The Story of Charlotte's Web
How E.B. White wrote one of the most successful books in the history of children’s literature.
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'Footloose,' 'Ghostbusters,' and more: Risk-averse Hollywood remakes '80s films
'Footloose' is one of some 30 upcoming movies retreaded from a popular 1980s film. Hollywood hopes the blend of nostalgia and freshness will add up to box office gold.
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Those Guys Have All the Fun
It's big and it's bloated but – like the sports empire that it covers – this is a book that you don't want to miss.
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Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. on 'Iron Man 3' and 'The Avengers'
Jon Favreau and Robert Downey, Jr. talked about their upcoming films at the Hero Complex Film Festival on June 12. Jon Favreau revealed that he might still be involved with ‘Iron Man 3′ in some capacity, and Robert Downey Jr. admitted that ‘The Avengers’ is turning out better than he could ever have imagined.
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Barbie protest: Is doll destroying rain forests?
Barbie protest reaches new heights as activists rappel down Mattel headquarters to unfurl banner. Behind the Barbie protest: Greenpeace claims that the doll's packaging is made from Indonesian rain forests.
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Stocks end down for fifth day after Bernanke
After gains early in the day, the session closed lower, with the Dow declining about 19 points
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Taiwan computer makers plot against Apple
A computer manufacturer sits stoically, his necktie knot loose, pondering one question: What are we going to do about the iPad?
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Wolf wars: Can man and predator coexist in the West?
As the gray wolf comes off the Endangered Species list, new questions swirl about whether the animal can survive without federal protection – and its impact on cattle and other wildlife. The view from one ranch.
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Disney is already searching for 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' director
‘On Stranger Tides’ director Rob Marshall has yet to commit to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′, so Disney is now reportedly eyeing Tim Burton, Sam Raimi, Alfonso Cuarón, Shawn Levy, and Chris Weitz for the job.
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In Pictures: Summer sequels 2011
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'The Muppets' trailer parodies 'The Hangover 2'
The second 'Muppets' trailer released parodies the original teaser for 'The Hangover 2.'
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