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Louis-Philippe was such a mediocre ruler that he had to be reborn as a gel polish before anyone would say a good word about him
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Saruman, on hearing that some hobbits intend to destroy the Ring of Power
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The first screen adaptation of “Frankenstein” in 1910 runs for 12 minutes
A Hundred Years Ago the TikTok Girls Were More Talented. Poster for the first screen adaptation of Frankenstein, 1910. The film runs for 12 minutes and is packed with metaphors of the meaning of existence and the search for the capacity to feel in earnest. The Monster looks more modern
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Works by Vasnetsov, Bryullov and Repin in Dumbledore's Office at Hogwarts
As everyone knows, the portraits of Hogwarts' former headmasters, famous wizards and other eminent figures of the magical world hang in Dumbledore's office. But look closely, and among these sorcerers you will find Ivan the Terrible, as painted by Vasnetsov. Nor is that the only discovery the
Faith · Cinema · Pop Culture · Humour
Chris Hemsworth in a dress recalls how the cunning Thrym thought he would marry the fairest of the goddesses, Freyja, whom he demanded as ransom for Thor's stolen hammer, only to discover beneath the bridal veil a monster in a gown: Thor himself…
Chris Hemsworth in a dress recalls how the cunning Thrym thought he would marry the fairest of the goddesses, Freyja, whom he demanded as ransom for Thor's stolen hammer, only to discover beneath the bridal veil a monster in a gown: Thor himself had arrived in the guise
Moscow · Observations · Pop Culture · Society Pages
Ultima Salon Africa party at Plus Dacha in Gorky Park with a concert by Emtee
After yesterday's radio broadcast I hurried to Plus Dacha in Gorky Park, where in the coolness of the spreading avenues the atmospheric playlist of the "Ultima Salon: Africa" party, curated by Ultima Yandex Go and Yandex Music, was already playing. Plus Dacha has changed greatly since
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You Are Getting On a Bit If You Use These Emojis
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A Meme from 1992
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Princess Anne and Her Adidas Sunglasses: An Ageless Alliance
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A trip to the Russian Post Office taught me that in 2016 and 2017 25-rouble coins were issued to mark the World Cup, bearing the trophy, the tournament emblem and Zabivaka the wolf, and that they are worth anything from 50 to 7,500 roubles depending on ra
A trip to the Russian Post Office taught me that in 2016 and 2017 25-rouble coins were issued to mark the World Cup, bearing the trophy, the tournament emblem and Zabivaka the wolf, and that they are worth anything from 50 to 7,500 roubles depending on rarity. In
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Barbie's Friend Midge, 1962 Edition
Barbie's friend Midge, 1962 edition. Midge was conceived as a less flamboyant version of Barbie, with lighter make-up, less showy clothes and the looks of a woman not quite so grown-up as Barbie. The outcome is what you see here: a dame with pursed lips and