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Famous People's Awesome Literary Tattoos

Famous People's Awesome Literary Tattoos | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
We're all about literary tattoos here at Flavorwire, and we've even rounded up famous authors with ink, but what about the combination? After all, surely some of our favorite celebrities (and even ...
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13 Terrifying Movies I Saw Before I Was Old Enough And So Am Now Permanently Scarred, by Lemony Snicket

13 Terrifying Movies I Saw Before I Was Old Enough And So Am Now Permanently Scarred, by Lemony Snicket | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Ready your nightlights -- today marks the release of The Dark, a wonderful children's book written by Lemony Snicket and illustrated by Jon Klassen. Irreverent and gorgeous, this book might just be...
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David Handler aka Lemony Snicket is one of my fav most snarky authors. I met him once for 40 seconds whilst getting his sig & embossed imprint on a book.  One of my students Kayla (ahead of me in line)  introduced me to him  as her "Evil Librarian" Of course I blushed with pleasure & he wrote "To Ms. Jones - allegdly evil" on the book. SQUEE!

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Kristen Stewart Explains Halloween!

KStew returns to explain the origins of Halloween and slutty costumes! Watch more KStew Explains: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF25310D554A75D28 KO...
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It's HILARIOUS that a Mary Sue fanfic of a book Twilight found the perfect  sulky MarySue Actress in Kristen Stewart! I totally had to subscribe to this YouTube Channel! @TheMarySue @BarelyPolitical

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12 Famous Authors' Very First Author Photos

12 Famous Authors' Very First Author Photos | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
We scoured the web to pull together a few surprising, intense, and charmingly youthful author photos from some of our very favorite authors' first works, from Truman Capote to Stephen King.
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Authors, pop culture, & libraries, oh my!

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The Walking Dead: Who's Going to Die Before Season 3 Ends?

The Walking Dead: Who's Going to Die Before Season 3 Ends? | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Over the course of the last three seasons, The Walking Dead has found no shortage of characters to kill off, including its major players. This year alone, Dead has already axed Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) and T-Dog (IronE Singleton).
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The Walking Dead: Odds on Who's Going to Die Before Season 3 Ends? NO Spoilers #NotCarl!

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'Sherlock': Everything we know about series 3

'Sherlock': Everything we know about series 3 | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back as Sherlock returns.
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VIDEO: Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Break it Down for History of Rap 4

VIDEO: Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Break it Down for History of Rap 4 | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
They've done it again! Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon educated Late Night viewers with a History of Rap medley for the fourth time on Friday.The medley featured everything from the Beastie Boys' No Sleep Till Brooklyn, The Notorious B.I.G.'s...
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Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Break it Down for History of Rap 4 | Yes, it's the Shizzle. You're welcome.

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The Best Of The 1890s Problems Meme

The Best Of The 1890s Problems Meme | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Recently, the Internet was overtaken by the 1990s problems meme, so it was only a matter of time before an 1890s problems meme stepped into the spotlight.
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The Americans Interview - Matthew Rhys Talks Keri Russell and Brothers & Sisters - TV Line

Michael Ausiello (TVLine.com) chats with "The Americans" Matthew Rhys about his new show with Keri Russell. Plus, the painful ending of "Brothers & Sisters."...
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It takes a HOT Welshman to play a Russian playing an American on The Americans  @MatthewRhys #SWOON

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AyyyO! I’m Galileo inspires compelete rewrite of song – SUBMITTERATOR

AyyyO! I’m Galileo inspires compelete rewrite of song – SUBMITTERATOR | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
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6 Things From the Walking Dead Comic That We Need to See on TV

6 Things From the Walking Dead Comic That We Need to See on TV | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
I think we can all agree that this week's episode of Walking Dead was a triumph. How can television's best post-apocalyptic adventure build on that fantastic hour of television —
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-SPOILERS!

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An astoundingly accurate 90s style Walking Dead introduction

An astoundingly accurate 90s style Walking Dead introduction | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
If The Walking Dead was made in the 90s, there is no doubt in our minds this fake introduction would play before each long gab session about walkers.
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Featuring several cheesy "Oh, hey there, camera!" moments! LOVE!

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The age of the brag is over: why Facebook might be losing teens

The age of the brag is over: why Facebook might be losing teens | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
One week ago, Facebook Director of Product Blake Ross announced that he’d leave the company in a goodbye letter he posted on his profile page. Ross wrote:
"I’m leaving because a Forbes writer...
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The age of the brag is over: why #Facebook might be losing teens | Ha! Ha! I left you years ago! :-P

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25 Things That Prove Benedict Cumberbatch Is The Perfect Man

We are Sher-locked.
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It's the waistcoat that gets me --- every time! SWOON!  Ginger sideburns don't hurt either!

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True Blood Teaser Reveals a Bloody Season 6 [VIDEO]

True Blood Teaser Reveals a Bloody Season 6 [VIDEO] | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
HBO is gearing up to debut season six of its vampire series, True Blood, and the network released a titillating teaser to fire up fans.
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Umm more Eric? Yes, please! I love this series - it's so different than the books (Like the series? READ The books - it's like BONUS!) but it delivers!

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Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Bronzer Spring 2013

Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Bronzer Spring 2013 | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Bronzer is a newly launched sparkling golden bronzer for Spring 2013. Along with two new blushes and lip stai
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Oooer! I've gotta get this!

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Fascinating Photos of Famous Authors as Teenagers

Fascinating Photos of Famous Authors as Teenagers | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Over the weekend, Vol.1 Brooklyn pointed us towards a delightful collection of never-before-seen photographs of Ernest Hemingway as a teenager, in all his handsomely smug glory. Inspired, we took i...
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3D-Printed Superhero Figurine Business Cards

3D-Printed Superhero Figurine Business Cards | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
When you're out networking, you could hand someone a plain old flat, rectangular piece of paper with your information printed on it. But wouldn't it be much more awesome (and memorable) to hand the...
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Those lovely Dutch are SO clever!

Jen Baker's comment, March 22, 2013 7:12 AM
I so want to revise my capital outlay request now & get a 3D printer instead of additional shelving!
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The Science Behind Why The Harlem Shake Is So Popular | TechCrunch

The Science Behind Why The Harlem Shake Is So Popular | TechCrunch | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
A five-minute video? Ain't nobody got time for that. Not to watch one, or to make one. But the Harlem Shake dance videos are capped at 30 seconds.
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‘Doctor Who’ Series 7 Mid-Season Poster & Premiere Details; Ice Warriors Returning

‘Doctor Who’ Series 7 Mid-Season Poster & Premiere Details; Ice Warriors Returning | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
BBC has unveiled a new poster for the 'Doctor Who' mid-season premiere as well as fresh series 7 details: new monsters, the mysterious Clara Oswald, and the return of the Ice Warriors.
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The upcoming eight new episodes will feature installments written by author Neil Gaiman (who previously penned Season 6′s “The Doctor’s Wife”), Neil Cross (creator of Luther) and Mark Gatiss (Sherlock).

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It’s a Trope… No Wait, It’s a Meme!

It’s a Trope… No Wait, It’s a Meme! | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
Kathleen attempts to understand the difference between two cultural...memes
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A Trope: It's related to Themes & Meme's! A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression

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8 Tips For Integrating Pop Culture In The Classroom

8 Tips For Integrating Pop Culture In The Classroom | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
8 Tips For Integrating Pop Culture In The Classroom
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Selena brought this to my attention and yes...it makes me dance around happy happy! But my Fakebook worksheet is a better example for #6! ;-)

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20 Lies Back to the Future II Told Us (Besides the Hoverboard)

20 Lies Back to the Future II Told Us (Besides the Hoverboard) | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
I think it's safe to say we're not getting our hoverboards. Despite the 2015 Back to the Future Part II showed us, it's 2013 and we can't even make a non-hovering replica of the hoverboard correctly.
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Here's Why You Should Start Watching Vikings Right Now

Here's Why You Should Start Watching Vikings Right Now | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
The History Channel's 9-part Vikings miniseries, from The Tudors creator Michael Hirst, is real-life medieval history leavened with enough flights of fancy to keep it afloat.
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Waiting for Game of Thrones? Try The Vikings!

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You’ve got to go on waiting for the miracle to come: 63 of our most anticipated entertainments of 2013

You’ve got to go on waiting for the miracle to come: 63 of our most anticipated entertainments of 2013 | Daring Fun & Pop Culture Goodness | Scoop.it
The A.V. Club’s weekly list.
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From @TheAVClub I don't agree with everything here - OR the exclusion of The Walking Dead or my beloved SHERLOCK with the incomparable Benedict Cumberbatch!???

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