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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It turned out I had a brain tumour ' Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage

Several British comedians became standups for unexpected personal reasons, including avoiding a cover charge, impressing others, and confronting life-changing illness.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guide #225: Everyone loves an origin story: Guardian debuts, from the Beatles to Donkey Kong

Many famous pop culture figures began with modest, often overlooked early appearances before later widespread fame.
fromInverse
6 months ago

Supergirl? How 'Superman' Cleverly Sets Up The Next DC Movie

Gunn emphasizes that audiences are familiar with the origins of iconic characters and advocates for starting stories without rehashing basics. "I don't need to see pearls in a back alley," he stated.
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Apple
fromPortland Monthly
7 months ago

Property Watch: A Commune Where Steve Jobs Picked Apples

The origins of Apple involve a McMinnville commune where Steve Jobs found inspiration for the company name.
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