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Candy Crush Saga’s Response to Royal Match Passing It in Sales is to…Do More Ads? The video game, Candy Crush Saga

Candy Crush Saga’s Response to Royal Match Passing It in Sales is to…Do More Ads?

Candy Crush Saga has been passed by Royal Match in the world of tile-matching "free" games, and its response to being passed is to...just do more ads?
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2024 PCR Star Wars Tournament- Round 1, Day 2 Chewbacca, Han Solo, Luke and R2-D2 together

2024 PCR Star Wars Tournament- Round 1, Day 2

Come cast your vote for the first round of our tournament of the top Star Wars character of all-time!
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2024 PCR Star Wars Tournament- Round 1, Day 1 Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Leia and Obi-Wan together

2024 PCR Star Wars Tournament- Round 1, Day 1

Come cast your vote for the first round of our tournament of the top Star Wars character of all-time!
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Marc Tyler Nobleman Sets the Record Straight on How it Was Wrong for Northside ISD to Cancel Him Marc Tyler Nobleman gives a speech

Marc Tyler Nobleman Sets the Record Straight on How it Was Wrong for Northside ISD to Cancel Him

Marc Tyler Nobleman explains why it was wrong of the Northside ISD to cancel his Bill Finger talk last year
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As Wordle Hits 1000, the NY Times Gets More Aggressive In Its Sales Pitch

As Wordle Hits 1000, the NY Times Gets More Aggressive In Its Sales Pitch

The New York Times has become the most aggressive yet in trying to "sell" Wordle players on getting a subscription as the popular game hits 1000
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I Love Lucy’s ‘Lucy Tells the Truth’ Was a Powerful Comedic Spotlight for Lucille Ball Lucy has to tell the truth

I Love Lucy’s ‘Lucy Tells the Truth’ Was a Powerful Comedic Spotlight for Lucille Ball

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines a classic I Love Lucy episode that gave Lucille Ball a particularly strong comedic showcase
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Tootie and Her Mother Get Real With Each Other on the Facts of Life

Tootie and Her Mother Get Real With Each Other on the Facts of Life

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines a Leap Day Facts of Life focus episode featuring Tootie and her mom
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James Earl Jones’ Gabriel’s Fire Was Too Good for Network Television James Earl Jones in Gabriel's Fire

James Earl Jones’ Gabriel’s Fire Was Too Good for Network Television

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how the pilot of James Earl Jones' Gabriel's Fire was a sign that the show was too good for network television
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Did Zander Hawley Finally Officially Release ‘Daddy Cop’ From The Rookie? the cover of Daddy Cop

Did Zander Hawley Finally Officially Release ‘Daddy Cop’ From The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian answers a question many Rookie fans had - when would Zander Hawley officially release "Daddy Cop?"
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Dwayne Wayne Learns the Power of Taking a Stand, But Also the Pitfalls

Dwayne Wayne Learns the Power of Taking a Stand, But Also the Pitfalls

In a feature spotlighting the best pop culture has to offer, Brian examines how Dwayne Wayne learned about the power of taking a stand while also learning that you should probably be more prepared...
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