Who wants to be a millionaire? Pretty much everyone who isn't a billionaire, which is why people love game shows. If you win big on a game show, the money could change your life. But the IRS also gets a cut of your game show winnings. Here's what taxes are like for game show winners.
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It hasn't always been smooth sailing for the collective known as the Wu-Tang Clan. From their humble beginnings at Staten Island to the many hurdles they've had to climb since then, the story of the group is riddled with difficulties. Let's take a look at the troubled history of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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Bob Ross, the very permed and oft-bespectacled star of PBS' long-running and beloved The Joy of Painting, is many things to many people. Through many seasons of The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross encouraged, enlightened and brought, well, joy, to everyone who watched. Here are Bob Ross' best paintings.
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Through the Vatican's history, there are some stains. Aside from conspiracy theories and abuse scandals, there are lots of things it would rather you not know.
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What appeared on the surface to be a trite number ended up rewriting pop music and cultural history, setting myriad records. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X lasted 19 weeks in Billboard's number 1 spot before being dethroned. Yet the apparent simplicity of its lyrics belies a deeper meaning.
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Bob Ross made more than 1,000 paintings for his PBS show. But there were certainly more than that. Ross himself claimed he'd made 30,000 paintings in his lifetime, roughly 15 times as many as Vincent Van Gogh is known to have made. With that many to choose from, you should be able to buy one, right?
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Occasionally, the writers of light-hearted cartoons ramp up the emotion, offering poignant scenes that can make even the most hardened tough-guy weep.
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It's always a sad day when your favorite movie character dies, especially an animated character. Here are animated movie characters that sadly died on screen.
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There was a time when it seemed like the sun would never set on MC Hammer's fortune. But a life of excess and costly scandals would bring it all crashing down, and not even Hammer's trademark parachute pants would be able to soften the fall. Here's how MC Hammer lost all his money
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Upon closer inspection, there are some moments within the Donkey Kong games that come across as rather ... creepy. They'll certainly make you think twice the next time you come across them as a full-grown adult.
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The modern Mega Man is a shining example of an all-ages hero, and the latter-day foes he encounters in his ongoing fight against Dr. Wily are a reflection of that. But back in the day, things were a bit different. A lot of subtle, sinister ideas made their way into those early releases.
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Being a coach is the most thankless job in all of sports, because everyone knows they will get fired. These are the most surprising coach firings of all time.
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When it comes to Japan's national pastime, because of sumo wrestling's spiritual history, the ring is considered sacred and certain traditions are observed to preserve its sanctity. For instance, women are forbidden from entering the ring. Wait, what? Why aren't women allowed in sumo rings exactly?
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Just wait until we dig into some of the hauntingly unwholesome things that have managed to make it into the otherwise pure offerings from Nintendo. The world's favorite plumber has a dark side, and we're about to explore the creepiest secrets that Nintendo wishes we'd forget about.
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What do we really know about Aerosmith? Despite being famous rock stars, the band members haven't really put their lives out in the open. So let’s do some investigating by taking a long, hard look at the tragic real-life story of Aerosmith.
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Most of us don't really wonder what the lyrics to "Bohemian Rhapsody" mean, because if we spent too much time thinking about it our heads might explode. But if you dissect the lyrics of "Bohemian Rhapsody," the song starts to make a strange sort of sense. Well, sort of.
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Toto briefly ruled rock but the rest of the band's history is riddled with discord and tragedy. Here's the long, strange, and tragic real life story of Toto.
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Whether it's fair or not, these are the most hated players in the NFL right now.
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Thinking about untethering yourself from society for a while? Looking for an exciting way to challenge yourself? If so, attempting to walk across the entirety of The United States of America might be for you! But you should probably know: it'll take a really, really long time.
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Total Request Live died in November 2008, probably years after YOU stopped watching it. Here's a look at the slow decline of a once-dominant cultural force.
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Who could ever forget the wrestling career of the one and only hardcore legend?
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Sometimes, a documentary needs to massage the truth if it wants to get an Oscar … assuming there’s any truth to massage at all. From political propaganda to musical tales, these Oscar-nominated documentaries lied to your face.
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With everything from chilling references to other games, hidden messages, and gruesome theories about everyone's favorite Companion Cube, here are some of the creepiest things in Portal.
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These are some of the creepiest things we've ever encountered in the Final Fantasy series. Some are major story points, while others might just be a horrible implication or especially terrifying enemy. Regardless, these are the things that will keep you up at night.
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Woody Harrelson and his father, Charles, don't have a lot in common. Why is that? Well, probably because Charles Harrelson was a hitman.
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His name was Joseph Merrick. He was talented, intelligent, and "a gentle, affectionate and lovable" person.
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As well-versed players know, the happy landscape can turn into a nightmare in a matter of seconds. Here are some of the creepiest things we found in Minecraft.
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