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1. Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay isn’t just making movies—she’s changing the entire industry. With films like Selma and 13th, she’s tackled race, history, and injustice in ways that make audiences think long after the credits roll. But what really sets

1. Waffle Crisp Waffle Crisp had everything going for it—a sweet, maple flavor, a delightful crunch, and the ability to make your whole kitchen smell like breakfast heaven. It was like eating tiny waffles drenched in syrup without having to

1. The Mullet Ah, the mullet—”business in the front, party in the back.” At one time, it was the epitome of cool, worn by rock stars, athletes, and even your favorite uncle. But today, it’s more of a punchline than

1. Brad Pitt – El Pollo Loco Before Fight Club and Ocean’s Eleven, Brad Pitt was just a guy trying to make it big. In the early ’90s, he appeared in a quirky commercial for El Pollo Loco, a Mexican

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1. “The Godfather” – The Horse’s Head Scene In one of The Godfather’s most iconic moments, the gruesome discovery of a horse’s head in a bed was completely unscripted. The actor who found the head, John Marley, had no idea