50 Famous Songs About Every State
By Annalise Mantz, Stacker News
On 2/12/21 at 8:00 PM EST
Every state has an ode in song. California s sandy beaches and green valleys have inspired tracks by Tupac Shakur, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beach Boys, and Johnny Cash. Empire State of Mind and Welcome to New York are only two of the recent additions to the peck of songs celebrating New York s Big Apple. Country tunes abound with Texas pride.
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But all states have songs written about them, and every state has an official state song except for New Jersey, perhaps because it would force the state to decide between native sons Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.
101 Popular Trends From the Year You Were Born
By Ken Levy, Stacker News
On 2/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST
Whether purchasing an Elvis Presley record, successfully completing a crossword puzzle (without cheating), or eating a cronut, chances are you ve jumped on a trend bandwagon at some point in your life.
Merriam-Webster defines trend as a current style or preference. While some trends don t quite stand the test of time (think goldfish swallowing), others, such as Barbie dolls, remain venerable icons to this day.
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Stacker scoured historical accounts, company websites, news media, and other sources to find the most popular fads from 1920 to today. They range from the bizarre to the energetic; from pageants, games and toys, candy, books, and national heroes, to touch on just a few. Some you ve never heard of, some are beyond outrageous, and others are mainstays of American life.
100 Actors Who Served in the Military
By Andrew Lisa, Stacker News
On 2/3/21 at 6:30 PM EST
Actors have long tried to give audiences a taste of the realities of war and military service since the earliest days of the motion picture industry. But if called upon to portray a member of the Armed Forces on screen, many actors could draw from their own life experience. Some of history s biggest stars served their countries in times of war and peace. Some experienced combat, while others were stationed in friendly countries or at home.
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From comedians and action stars to dramatic actors and television icons, here s a look at the stars who moved on from careers as servicemen to lives of fame. All branches of the military, including the Coast Guard, are represented on the list along with some actors from foreign countries. Most of the actors who served will be remembered not for their service in a foreign theater overseas, but for their films that filled seats in movie t
The 100 Best Episodes of I Love Lucy
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge, Stacker News
On 1/29/21 at 6:30 PM EST Luuucccyy! You ve got some splaining to do! There s simply no splaining necessary when it comes to audiences love of I Love Lucy. Named for its star, creator, and producer, Lucille Ball, the TV series premiered in October 1951 and was one of television s first syndicated sitcoms. A groundbreaking show in many ways, the series set the stage for generations of multi-camera sitcoms that have followed, including modern-day hits like
Friends,
Fuller House.
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Winning five Emmy Awards (the first for co-star Vivian Vance, as Ethel) and earning many other nominations, the legendary series was the most-watched show in America during four of its six seasons. Its popularity has continued in rerun syndication which made its stars the first in TV history to become millionaires since they owned the content outright and secured