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The Conservatives Hated Bush (and 7 Other Reactions to VP Choices)mental_floss Blog - Aug 19, 2008 Senator Obama is likely to name his running mate this week, possibly as early as tomorrow morning. So we went back into the archives of The New York Times to see the initial reaction to past VP announcements. Here’s … Also tagged: blogs, lists, top story, super secret deal |
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Early Media Coverage of U2 (’81), the Williams Sisters (’90) & Jesse Helms (’66)mental_floss Blog - Jul 7, 2008 Every so often, we dig up the first time The New York Times covered various subjects. (Just in case you were curious.) This week’s installment looks at Venus & Serena Williams, U2, A-Rod and more—plus a few first … Also tagged: blogs |
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Early Press Clippings of Archie Bunker, Paternity Leave & Tim Russertmental_floss Blog - Jun 16, 2008 Let’s go back into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition features early critical disdain for Archie Bunker, the first story about Sirhan Sirhan and a … Also tagged: blogs |
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Early Media Coverage of the Hummer, ESPN and Dave Matthewsmental_floss Blog - May 19, 2008 Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition features the humble origins of ESPN, early praise of Dave Matthews, and more … Also tagged: blogs |
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Friday Happy Hour: Wild Accusations, eBay Advice & Camp Storiesmental_floss Blog - May 16, 2008 1. Last week I was in a minor car accident. (Hold on to those gift baskets. I’m OK.) Afterwards, I pulled into a shopping center to take pictures of the damage. An elderly woman was parked beside me, watching … Also tagged: blogs |
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Early Media Coverage of Jenna Bush, Indiana Jones & Playboy Magazinemental_floss Blog - May 13, 2008 Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition features Jenna Bush trick-or-treating with her grandfather on Air Force Two and … Also tagged: blogs |
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The Strange Décor of Wacky Roommatesmental_floss Blog - Apr 25, 2008 Sorry I’m so late with today’s questions. My wife and I took my grandma out for a birthday lunch. Her birthday is February 22nd. Punctuality clearly isn’t my strong suit. 1. I feel like we’ve already discussed our … Also tagged: blogs |
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Early Media Coverage of The Popemobile, Hamas, Joan Rivers & Bill Parcellsmental_floss Blog - Apr 22, 2008 Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition looks at the Popemobile, Splenda, Hamas and more. Popemobile October 1, 1979 Pope … Also tagged: blogs |
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Diana’s Early Press Problems (plus 9 other NY Times first mentions)mental_floss Blog - Apr 7, 2008 Every Monday, we travel into the archives of The New York Times to find the first time the paper covered various topics. This edition looks at Princess Diana, Yo-Yo Ma, Chuck Klosterman, Nelson Mandela, The Simpsons … Also tagged: blogs |
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The Mike Wallace Interviewmental_floss Blog - Apr 5, 2008 Most of us know Mike Wallace from his long career on 60 Minutes, the Sunday-night staple of American TV. But long before 60 Minutes, Wallace established himself on his eponymous The Mike Wallace Interview, a long-form … Also tagged: blogs, history, tv, advertising |