Strategy Games

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The board game *Go*, one of the oldest strategy games still played, has more possible game positions than there are atoms in the observable universe. 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

Sitcoms

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The laugh track in sitcoms wasn't always recorded live; early sitcoms often used canned laughter from previous shows, or even generic sound effects libraries. elaborate share

Classical

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Classical composers often didn't write their own parts for instruments like the timpani (kettledrums) or bassoon; those were usually left to the discretion of the performers or their assistants. elaborate share

Indie/Alternative

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The Pixies, a hugely influential indie band, were initially rejected by 4 record labels before finally getting signed. elaborate share

Country

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The world's longest national border is shared by Canada and the United States. elaborate share