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How Christmas Has Changed Throughout The Years

The Most Wonderful Time Of The YearIt’s the source of hundreds of cheery songs and thousands of hours of stressed parents. When the snow is flying and the days are dark early, many families gather...

December 23, 2024 Tom Miller


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The Best And Worst Super Bowl Half-Time Shows Ever

The Super Bowl is one of America's greatest sporting events of the year, as the best football teams in the country face off to be crowned Super Bowl champions. But, perhaps more appealing than the game itself is the Half Time Show. The musical performance, usually headlined by one of the year's top performers in the previous year, draws an average of 110 and 120 million viewers. Let's examine some of the best and worst Super Bowl Half Time Shows ever.
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