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James Hornung

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Austin
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James Hornung’s Biography

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Freelance writer and the creator of The Cosmic Culture Club, a blog exploring Texas music, history, and culture. I also have 10+ years of professional experience in business operations, where I specialize in translating complex workflows into clear, actionable training materials. I love telling the story of things—whether it is songwriters or systems.

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17 BBQ Spots Along Route 66 To Visit On Your Next Road Trip - The Takeout

17 BBQ Spots Along Route 66 To Visit On Your Next Road Trip - The Takeout

From Smoque BBQ in Chicago to Bludso's BBQ in Santa Monica, these Route 66 barbecue joints can transform a ro…

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The sensational double life of Townsend Miller - The Cosmic Culture Club

The sensational double life of Townsend Miller - The Cosmic Culture Club

Townsend Miller is a throwback to the wild days when journalists roamed the country like outlaws—think Hunter…

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Must-Try Texas Foods Everyone Should Eat At Least Once - The Takeout

Must-Try Texas Foods Everyone Should Eat At Least Once - The Takeout

The most popular Texas foods include smoked brisket, pecan pie, and margaritas. You can find these dishes acr…

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The Only Recap Of Red Lobster's Downfall You Need - The Takeout

The Only Recap Of Red Lobster's Downfall You Need - The Takeout

From an all-you-can-eat shrimp special to stiff competition, this recap of Red Lobster's downfall explains wh…

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We've been doing this longer than you've been alive, the Old 97's use Most Messed Up to reflect o...

We've been doing this longer than you've been alive, the Old 97's use Most Messed Up to reflect o...

The Old 97’s were grizzled veterans when they recorded Most Messed Up, and that’s the theme they lean into—st…

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Vintage Country Dishes That Johnny Cash Enjoyed - The Takeout

Vintage Country Dishes That Johnny Cash Enjoyed - The Takeout

Johnny Cash is an American music legend, but what did the country music star love to eat? We took a culinary …

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This is what makes KFC's chicken so delicious

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This Is What Makes KFC's Chicken So Delicious

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KFC is an internationally recognizable restaurant brand that has more than 30,000 locations worldwide. In many ways, KFC pioneered the fast-food chicken industry, and remains a leader in the space today. The success of the restaurant is built on a foundation of serving delicious fried chicken. There are several contributing factors to the unique flavor, including the super-secret spice mix, specialized cooking equipment, and scientifically backed innovation.
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This Is What Makes KFC's Chicken So Delicious

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Cancer 1 hour ago Oral Cancer Risk Could Be Raised by This Common Food EatingWell - Cheyenne Buckingham • 1h Keep your mouth and body healthy by cutting back on this food. Oral cancers make up nearly 3% of all new cancer diagnoses each year.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm part of the generation that learned to type on an electric typewriter and was downloading albums from Napster by graduation.

How is social media changing news?

Mostly for the worse, but it does reward compelling images and efficiently delivering a message.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Paul Kemp, I've read The Rum Diary at least a dozen times.
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