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Rein ins Studio 54: Die wilden Nächte der 70er Jahre Promis, Disco und Ausschweifungen
Seit seiner Eröffnung im Jahr 1977 war das Studio 54 der berüchtigtste Nachtclub der Geschichte. Und so ist es bis heute geblieben. Der Club befand sich nicht nur in der aufregendsten Stadt der Welt, sondern hatte auch eine nächtliche Gästeliste mit den elitärsten Berühmtheiten und kulturellen Ikonen der damaligen Zeit. Studio 54 war das ultimative Symbol für die goldene Ära der Diskotheken.
Stretches To Counteract The Effects Of Sitting
It’s difficult to believe that something as innocent as sitting could be dangerous. But with many people working desk jobs or attending school online, the amount of time spent sitting can add up. Aiming to be more active overall is important, but for those days when you are sitting for long hours, some stretches can help. Here’s the importance of standing, along with some stretches. Why is Sitting So Dangerous?
What Olympic Athletes Really Eat
If you happen to be a world-class Olympic athlete, it’s your full-time job to keep your body in peak condition. Whether you’re hitting the pool, the slopes, or the track, taking care of your nutrition becomes just as important as training for that medal-worthy athletic performance. But what does an Olympic athlete eat in a day? The answers can vary widely — and some of them might surprise you.
Climbing Trees Is Safer Than Organized Sports
The truth is that kids don’t climb trees as much anymore. One-quarter of children have never even climbed a tree— ever. With many schools banning the activity, fearful of the risk of injury to children. Even when children are encouraged to climb trees, they might have trouble finding one they are allowed to climb. Many parks, gardens, zoos, communities, and institutions will hand you a fine if your wee one scales a tree. Climbing is forbidden on any trees in the U.S. national parks.
Showbiz Stars Who Were Sports Stars First
Luck smiled twice upon these lucky stars! Breaking into show business takes a lot of fortune and some serious talent. For the average Joe, securing one professional career in the entertainment industry is an impossible dream. But check this out. Not only did our A-listers reach the stars to bask luxuriously in celebrity lifestyle—they scored all that, plus a brush of fortune in sports too. Making the cut on the team takes raw talent and athletic prowess.
The Lost History of American River Communities, Revisited by an Artist in a Shantyboat
Wes Modes is documenting life along America’s waterways. American rivers used to be home to thousands of people, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Families lived close to these silvery channels, traded, thrived, as chronicled initially by Harlan Hubbard’s Shantyboat Journal.
How to Spot an American Tourist Abroad
You Wear a Baseball Cap If you are an American, you may not realize that MLB is not a worldwide sporting league. After all, they go to the World Series each season. The fact is baseball is a very American sport, and the baseball cap is a unique type of lid. It’s practical and comfortable and even stylish, in your homeland, that is. So, if you’re wearing a baseball cap while traveling abroad, the cool-factor might not be there, and it’s a red-flag sign of where you’re from.
Ray Tomlinson; The Man Behind the Email
Ray Tomlinson, a well-known computer programmer, is cited for developing email on the ARPANET, the predecessor to the Internet. On a worldwide scale, he changed the way organizations and people communicated. Ray was born in1941, in New York. In 1963, he got a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from New York’s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He also interned at IBM throughout his undergraduate years.
Live Aid - The World Changed After 1985
Music, like history, is wide and brimming with intriguing tales with unexpected twists and turns. It is these unanticipated and legendary events that have resulted in the birth of some of music’s most illustrious characters.
Unbreakable Sports Records
Sports events have a way of bringing people together, regardless of their age, race, gender, social status, etc. And no matter what type of sports you prefer, records will continue to be set, matched, or broken. However, there are certain records that are seemingly far beyond what most athletes or teams are capable of achieving. It is almost inconceivable for these records to be broken. Here is a list of sports records that are likely to remain untouched or matched.
Ben Affleck Reveals Why He is Retiring his Batman Suit
Numerous speculations have emerged behind Ben Affleck’s resignation from his role as Batman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). After the disappointing outcome of the Justice League movie, it is a popular opinion that perhaps Warner Brothers is now focusing more on the stand-alone hero movies since Wonder Woman and Aquaman have both seen great successes on their own. A rather harsher opinion is that perhaps the change in casting is caused by Affleck’s addiction to alcohol.
5 Classic 80’s Cartoons That Will Make You Nostalgic
Oh, how lucky the ‘80s kids were for having the opportunity to grow up with arguably some of the best cartoons to have ever hit the world. A new pop culture trend bloomed as these ‘80s classics were aired on television. Children of all ages at that time collected comic books and played with the hundreds of toys that were created based on the cartoon franchise.
Misty Copeland: A Glimpse Into an Inspiring Journey
Without a doubt, ballet is one of the most difficult forms of dance. Not only does it require intense power and endurance to nail those pirouettes and arabesques, but it also demands you to develop a tough character in order to take in hurtful criticisms. Sadly, it is common for ballerinas to criticize fellow dancers so harshly, sometimes to an unspeakable point. Misty Copeland took the first step toward her journey to ballet at the age of 13.
Five Strange Facts About ‘Thundercats’ That You Missed as a Kid
When the Thundercats’ characters came to our TV screens in 1985, they quickly earned the adoration of many children, who couldn’t help but sing along with its unique theme song. Those were the good old days, but now we realize that there were a lot of things about the whole show that could have been viewed from a different angle. Here are some bizarre things about it that we recognize now only as adults.
Celebrities Who Are Proud Scientologists
The Church of Scientology was created in 1952 by science-fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. Much about the religion is unknown to non-members, but there are a plethora of celebrities that we do know who practice the secretive religion. From the moment of its conception, Hubbard knew that if he wanted more followers, he had to obtain some high-profile memberships. Thus began the religion’s “Project Celebrity” in 1955. He needed the influence that celebrities could bring in.
The Iconic Movie Props That Brought Our Favorite Films to Life
Props play a significant role in guiding a movie audience in the right direction. They are often used as symbols, or to bring a certain depth to a scene. But every film prop has a backstory that only production people can know. Movie history tells us that a true prop master can turn an object into something that can portray meaning in the same way actors do on the big screen. Some props become so iconic that they are valued at over a million dollars.
The 5 Oldest Sports in History
Wrestling Dating back to as long as 15,300 years ago, as seen in ancient cave paintings in Lascaux, France, wrestling is believed to be the oldest sport in history. Depictions of early wrestlers have not only been present in the French cave walls. Numerous paintings and illustrations of wrestlers have also been found in random corners of the world; such as in the prehistoric caves in Japan, Libya (6000 BC), and Mongolia (7000 BC).
Your Guide to 007: The 10 Best James Bond Films Available on Netflix
With the abundance of movies available on Netflix, and the curious way the streaming platform’s algorithms have of deciding what to reveal to you and what to keep hidden, we’re willing to bet you had no idea that there was a hidden bounty of James Bond flicks lurking in the dark recesses of their catalogue.
Roller Discos of the 70’s: Highlights and Notable Moments
Back in the 1970s, people were wearing roller skates to parties instead of, say, Adidas sneakers. It was during those times when roller skates became a mainstream thing and not just a piece of sporting equipment. Though it was only more than 40 years ago that roller skates became trending, the footwear themselves were actually a product of the 1700s.
Three Decades Later, Grace Kelly’s Legacy Still Lives On
Though she was one of the most celebrated Hollywood icons in history, Grace Kelly’s career only lasted a mere six years. She quickly became a globally-renowned artist and won many awards at both the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Additionally, Kelly was the leading lady of some much-lauded movies, only to cut her career short after marrying a real-life prince in 1956.
Everything You Need to Know About Ava Max
Pop sensation Ava Max hit it big with her 2018 single “Sweet but Psycho”. The catchy beat and incredible pipes demonstrated exactly what this young artist is capable of, and she’s been on an upward journey ever since. But she has had to overcome some hardships and gain some courage in order to become the person she is today. Early life The year was 1994, the place was Wisconsin, and a little baby girl was born and given the name Amanda Ava Koci.
The Fascinating Routines of U.S. Presidents
Becoming the president of the United States, let alone any country, for that matter, is a strenuous journey, to say the least. Becoming a candidate is actually hard enough, what with the many, many steps that they need to take in order to be deemed eligible to run, what more actually becoming one. When a person takes on the most overwhelming role in the country, it is hard not to let the stress and the pressure get a hold of them.
Tragedies That Shook Royal Families Throughout the Centuries
When you were younger, you have probably dreamed of being royalty. And who could blame you? After all, kings and queens and princes and princesses seem to have everything they could ever ask for: money, fame, power. They have dominion over their lands and are revered by their subjects. Everyone wants to know them and wants to be their friend. But, however great the life of royalty may be, it still does not save them from death, accidents, and other tragedies.
10 Incredible Women Who Made History in the Film Industry
The popular film and TV show review site, Rotten Tomatoes, celebrated Women’s History Month by showcasing the various female firsts in the entertainment industry. Let’s take a look at the women who paved the way for other women in show biz. 1961 – Rita Moreno, West Side Story.
Why it’s Smart to Stretch in the Morning
Does stretching first thing in the morning something that you love to do on a regular basis? Here’s an extra reward for your efforts: It’s beneficial to your body, particularly when you reach older ages. “Flexibility training is by far the most overlooked aspect of fitness,” shares Jessica Matthews, author of Stretching to Stay Young and senior adviser for health and fitness education for the American Council on Exercise. “It’s important to stretch.” So what’s the reason behind all this?
Facts About The Beach Boys You May Not Know
I Gold is the only metal in the world that has a natural yellow or golden color. While other metals might also turn yellow, this can only be done by oxidizing the metal or combined with other materials. II It might be hard to imagine, but almost all of the gold on Earth comes from outer space. Its actually a part of various meteors that have hit the planet over the first 200 million years of its life.
50 Things You Didn’t Know About Saved By The Bell
I In the original Addams Family TV show from the 1960s, the actor who played Gomez had pockets lined with asbestos. Gomez often put a lit cigar in his pocket during scenes, so the asbestos was there to keep his clothing from catching on fire. II The Addams Family's butler "Lurch" was supposed to be mute, but after the actor who played him, Ted Cassidy, made the audience laugh with his improvised line, "You rang?", the show writers gave him more lines.
Dean Martin and The Rat Pack: You Won’t Believe These Behind-The-Scenes Facts
I Guillermo del Toro stabbed himself in the armpit while climbing a fence. The injury made such an impact on the director that many characters in his movies get stabbed in the armpit because, in his words, "it hurt like a [expletive]." II Del Toro was initially asked by Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit movies. Sadly, he left the project due to delays brought on by MGM's financial troubles. Nevertheless, he was credited as a writer for all three Hobbit movies.
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