Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

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The term "EDM" itself is relatively recent, gaining widespread use in the early 2000s, despite the genres it encompasses having existed for decades beforehand. elaborate share

Pop-Punk

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The "pop" in pop-punk often comes from the melodic sensibilities and catchy hooks borrowed from 1960s pop music. elaborate share

Fighting-Games

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The fighting game *Street Fighter II* popularized the six-button layout (light/medium/hard punches and kicks) which is still a standard today. elaborate share

True Crime

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The popularity of true crime podcasts surged dramatically after the release of "Serial" in 2014. elaborate share

Superhero

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The word "superhero" wasn't commonly used until the 1960s, despite the existence of characters with similar powers and themes much earlier. elaborate share

Historical Fiction

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Many historical fiction novels utilize anachronisms—details that don't belong to the time period—intentionally or unintentionally, sparking debate among readers and historians. elaborate share