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The Glitch That Trapped Mazda Drivers in an NPR Twilight Zone

A bizarre software bug in 2014-2017 Mazda infotainment systems caused them to permanently freeze when a local radio station, KUOW, broadcast a logo image without a file extension. The glitch bricked the units, trapping drivers on one station and requiring a $1500 hardware replacement.

Technology & Innovation Entertainment & Media Business & Economics

The Man Behind the Bandana and the Adamantium Claws: How David Hayter Shaped the X-Men Movies

The iconic voice of Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid, David Hayter, was also a key architect of the early X-Men films. He co-wrote the screenplays for both the groundbreaking X-Men (2000) and its acclaimed sequel, X2: X-Men United (2003), shaping the modern superhero movie landscape.

Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories Sports & Games

A Tale of Two Triumphs: The Myth Behind Fonzie's and Steve McQueen's Motorcycles

It's a legendary piece of Hollywood trivia: Fonzie's bike was the same one Steve McQueen jumped the fence with in The Great Escape. But is it true? The real story connects two iconic Triumphs not by identity, but by a legendary stuntman who owned them both.

Entertainment & Media History

The 4-Year-Old Who Hit #1: The Unbelievable Story of Jordy Lemoine

In 1992, 4-year-old Jordy Lemoine became the youngest artist ever to top the charts with his hit 'Dur dur d'être bébé!'. This record-breaking fame was swiftly followed by controversy, a government ban, and a long journey to reclaim his identity beyond his toddler stardom.

Music Biography & Personal Stories Entertainment & Media

Guess I Got What I Deserved: How 'Breaking Bad' Breathed New Life into Badfinger's 'Baby Blue'

Badfinger's 1971 song 'Baby Blue' saw a massive resurgence after being featured in the 'Breaking Bad' finale in 2013. The perfectly placed track skyrocketed in sales and streams, making its historic debut on the UK charts at No. 73, over four decades after its original release.

Music Entertainment & Media Business & Economics

Sacred Heart Was Real: The All-in-One Hospital Set That Made 'Scrubs' a Classic

The TV show Scrubs achieved its unique authenticity by filming in a real, decommissioned hospital. The North Hollywood Medical Center wasn't just the set; it housed writers' rooms, editing suites, and even served as the cast's dressing rooms, immersing the entire production in its world.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

More Than a Name: The True Story Behind Radiohead's Talking Heads-Inspired Moniker

Before they were Radiohead, they were On a Friday. The iconic name came at their label's request, inspired by the Talking Heads song 'Radio Head.' For Thom Yorke, the name captured the band's ethos of receiving and processing information, a theme that would define their groundbreaking music.

Music Entertainment & Media

Usher's 'Confessions' Weren't His: The Jermaine Dupri Secret That Sold Millions

For years, fans believed Usher's hit 'Confessions' detailed his own affair and breakup with Chilli. The truth? The entire dramatic story of cheating and a secret child belonged to his producer, Jermaine Dupri, who used his personal drama to craft a blockbuster album for the R&B star.

Music Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories

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