Melissa Sherrard
Location
St. Augustine, FL
School
University Of Florida
Expertise
TV, Movies, Pop Culture
- Melissa is an experienced researcher and reporter with a love of both classic and modern films and television shows.
- She's written/edited thousands of authoritative articles for various platforms, including eHow, The Culture Trip, Snip News, SteadyContent, Civilized, Hoodline, and WalletHub.
- She also reviewed young adult fantasy books for IndieReader.
Experience
Melissa has worked as a professional writer/editor for more than a decade. Her work has covered a broad range of topics, including breaking news, cultural trends, politics, travel destinations, the environment, wellness, and entertainment. She's also held several positions in which she managed the writing, editing, and design of various media materials, both online and in print. She is familiar with several editorial styles (AP, Chicago, AMA).
Education
Melissa has a bachelor's degree in Public Relations with a concentration in psychology from the University of Florida.
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Stories By Melissa Sherrard
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Quarterback George Blanda began his career with the Chicago Bears in 1949 and went on to become the oldest player in NFL history.
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Actress Evan Rachel Wood publicly accused world-famous musician Marilyn Manson of domestic abuse while they were together.
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Fans of the beloved sitcom "Saved by the Bell" mourned the untimely death of Dustin Diamond in 2021. Here's how much was the actor worth when he died.
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Head coaches make the most money leading the teams, and you'll find that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is worth a lot more than you might think.
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Even if you're familiar with England's crown jewels, you might be surprised to hear that a few are rumored to be cursed. For instance, the Black Prince's Ruby.
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Jon Gruden's first head coaching job in the NFL was with the Oakland Raiders, and he then moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The Year of the Four Emperors actually lasted for about 18 months, beginning in June of 68 CE, with the suicide of Emperor Nero, until December of 69 CE.
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Cloris Leachman was an American actress famous the world over, but even her most devoted fans may not know just how much the actress was worth when she died.
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In November 1973, Malcolm Young founded AC/DC with his younger brother Angus, and together built one of the most popular bands ever.
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Today, deceased bass guitarist James Jamerson is widely recognized as one of the most influential musicians of the modern era.
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Dennis Andrew Nilsen is remembered as one of the United Kingdom's most prolific serial killers, having killed at least 12 people during the 1970s and 1980s.
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The unexploded bombs and live artillery shells that still litter the French city of Verdun and the surrounding area remain dangerous, more than a century later.
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If you're unfamiliar with the beliefs and traditions of the Amish community, you might not understand why Amish dolls have no faces.
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Despite engineering projects to keep it upright, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been slowly falling for hundreds of years.
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Born in 1654 in Dundee, Scotland, Captain William Kidd was a successful sea captain and privateer before taking to piracy in the 1690s.
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The crew members of the International Space Station are encouraged to take routine breaks and have fun for their mental and physical well-being.
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After years spent photographing the U.S. Civil War, photographer Mathew B. Brady tragically died alone in a hospital charity ward on January 15, 1896.