Author Archives: Charles Stockdale

American Cities With the Most Property Crime in Every State

Posted: February 20, 2019 at 6:59 pm

Property crime has declined in recent years but still remains extremely prevalent in the United States. There were nearly 7.7 million reported property crimes -- which include larceny thefts, burglaries, ...
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Most Popular Country Songs of All Time

Posted: February 13, 2019 at 5:21 pm

While country music may not please every music listener’s taste, the genre often produces songs that slip into the mainstream and become exceedingly popular. These songs may find wide appeal ...
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Athletes Who Hit It Big in Hollywood

Posted: February 11, 2019 at 5:35 pm

Professional sports are one of the nation’s most popular forms of entertainment. Much like the movie industry, a charismatic personality can boost an athlete's popularity. In a business where athletes ...
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Who Won the Oscar for Best Director Every Year Since the Oscars Began

Posted: January 31, 2019 at 2:12 pm

Movie directors are the authors of the motion picture. From screenplay writing or supervision to cinematography, the vision, tone, and, of course, direction, of the film belongs to them. That’s ...
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The Biggest Comebacks in Music History

Posted: January 24, 2019 at 5:17 pm

Success can be fleeting for popular musicians. Even those artists who release a string of hits often fall out of public favor because of changing tastes, poor song choices, personality ...
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Biggest One-Hit Wonders of All Time

Posted: January 24, 2019 at 12:42 pm

There’s no official definition of the term “one-hit wonder” in the music world, but it usually refers to a recording artist who has had a sole No. 1 hit (or ...
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Most Popular Oscar Winners of All Time

Posted: January 15, 2019 at 5:19 pm

There have always been celebrities who have avoided the Academy Awards for one reason or another. Reclusive director Terrence Malick has never attended, despite multiple nominations. Actor Marlon Brando also ...
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100 Most Popular Musicians on Tour in 2019

Posted: January 10, 2019 at 9:46 am

Live music used to be the only kind there was. The earliest recorded example is thought to be a rendering of the French folk song “Au Clair de la Lune,” ...
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