Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress
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Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Now valued at $10M, one of history and pop culture’s most significant garments has been recreated by Angelica Hicks.

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Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress
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Reawakening Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” Dress

Now valued at $10M, one of history and pop culture’s most significant garments has been recreated by Angelica Hicks.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Lisa Frank's Dulled Dreamland

Lisa Frank's factory has gone from rainbow ’90s heaven to a place that has truly lost color.

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The Strangest Final Resting Places of Celebrities

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Piecing Together the History of Tetris

Players who game for extensive periods often begin seeing Tetris shapes in the world around them!

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Colton Kruse

Princess Leia’s Hair Was Inspired by Real Mexican Rebels

Leia herself was inspired by a Mexican rebel named Clara de la Rocha.

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