Jazz

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The term "jazz" may have originated from a slang term for sexual energy. elaborate share

Prince

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Prince's symbol, used in place of his name for a period, was unpronounceable and uncopyrightable. elaborate share

Ray Charles

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Ray Charles didn't start playing the piano until he was 5 years old, after going blind. elaborate share

Pink Floyd

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Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" was written as a tribute to Syd Barrett, their former bandmate. elaborate share

Bell Ringing

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A full peal of change ringing on a tower with eight bells can take over three hours and involves millions of possible permutations, yet only a tiny fraction are ever rung. elaborate share

Vinyl

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The first commercially successful vinyl record was created in 1948. elaborate share