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History Developing 'Hatfields & McCoy's Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:00:26 +0000

These days, one of the surest ways to capitalize on an original blockbuster success is to develop a reality series inspired by its premise. We saw an example earlier this week with The CW putting into development a reality series with a striking similarity to 'The Hunger Games,' though this may be the most surprising example to date. Based on the runaway award-winning success of History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' the cable channel is going back to the well to develop a reality TV series around the descendants of the famous family. Will it be just as buzz-worthy?

How To Say "Cool" One Hundred Years Ago

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:59:07 +0000

For some reason, MSN decided to do an annoying slideshow of slang terms and where they came from. But the best part is looking at the evolution of slang terms for the word "cool" over the past 100 years.

It's amazing how we still use a lot of these today . . . not. (--See what I did there?) Here are 29 ways to say something's "cool" over the past 100 years. And if some of them sound stupid, just think how lame WE'LL sound in a hundred years.

This Day in History for June 9 – Thousands Mourn Reagan and More

Jackie — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:10:14 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1898 - China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info)

1934 - Donald Duck makes his screen debut in 'The Wise Little Hen' (More info)

This Day in History for June 7, 2011

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:30:08 +0000

Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1654 – Louis XIV becomes King of France (More info)

1776 - Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduces a resolution in the Continental Congress proposing a Declaration of Independence (More info)

1862 – The United States and Britain agree to suppress the slave trade (More info)