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Mr. & Mrs. Smith Series-Premiere Recap: First Day of Marriage

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith First Date Season 1 Episode 1 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Previous Next» « Previous Episode NextEpisode » Mr. and Mrs. Smith First Date Season 1 Episode 1 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** Previous Next» « Previous Episode NextEpisode » In the lead-up to the release of the new Amazon Prime series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the discourse has largely revolved around comparisons to the original movie. Read More...

Student, 18, found dead in her university dorm room after night of binge-drinking vodka and champagn

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A US college has promised to combat binge-drinking following the tragic death of a teen student who consumed large quantities of champagne and cheap vodka. On January 20, Erica Buschick, 18, was found dead in his dorm room after a night of heavy-drinking with her friends at Miami University in Ohio. She had returned to campus the day before after spending time at her family home in Gurnee, Illinois, over the festive period. Read More...

Why Are So Many Fictional Heroes Named Jack?

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If you’ve ever taken a moment to think of some notable fictional heroes, you’ll likely run into a few named “Jack.” The name is commonplace and yet only the most heroic figures end up with the name in entertainment. It’s unlikely to see a villain named Jack (aside from Jack the Ripper and the like). Have you ever wondered why? It turns out, there’s a biological reason behind it. The origin of the name Jack As it turns out, the name Jack — originated in Cornwall with German roots — was imported as a nickname for John, which was England’s most popular name until the 1950s. Read More...