Halloween is the spookiest night of the year. This festival is not only for the kids. Even adults celebrate it with their family and friends. Some carve scary faced lanterns out of pumpkins. Many decorate their homes and yards in Halloween style. Some even take part in the different events around their town. Some brave …
Reagan Ridley is one of the main characters in Inside Job. She is the daughter of Rand Ridley, the CEO of the company where Reagan works. Reagan is a child prodigy who first comes off as a cynical and insufferably brilliant inventor. Her social awkwardness is evident in her interactions with others, which prevents her …
Evel Knievel (whose original name was Robert Craig Knievel Junior) was born on 17th October 1938 in Montana, USA. He was an American Stunt performer and also an entertainer. Evel Knievel captivated his audiences with death-defying stunts and attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp stunts during his career. During his youthful stage, Knievel was occasionally jailed …
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows the lives of Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby. It is often considered a classic piece of American literature as it captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, with all the excesses and extravagances that are to be expected. It …
The first encounter of love is a sweet thing. It is as if you have grown wings and you are flying. Rather floating. Yes, first love is delicious in its own. It also brings new feelings. You become aware about how you look, how you talk.. A certain kind of euphoria fills your heart. And …
Earl Simmons, better known as DMX (December 18, 1978 – April 9, 2021), was a commercially successful and critically acclaimed East Coast Rapper. Throughout his short 50 years of life, he had a lot to say! DMX was not always shy about expressing his opinions on anything from politics, religion, relationships, the rap game, and …
They didn’t have forever; they just had each other. Any guesses what movie I am referring to? Of course, you do – it is in the title of this piece. It is a statement that is wholeheartedly true about The Fault in Our Stars. They didn’t have forever! They were both dying, and they knew …
Webster’s dictionary definition of a warrior is a person engaged or experienced in warfare. Or broadly: a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. However, in the modern world most of us, thankfully, are not engaged in physical confrontations where our lives are in peril. Rather, it is in our everyday battles where we must …
ShortList is now ad free and supported by you, the users. When you buy through the links on our site we may earn a commission. Learn more Home > News The 75 most ridiculous Trump quotes There are so many to choose from By Dave Fawbert 11 September 2018 There is no doubt: Donald Trump […]
Everyone has flaws, insecurities, and parts of themselves they keep hidden from the rest of the world. On the days you feel down and out, you should consciously think about yourself deeply. Feelings of self-doubt and low self-esteem are common, but you should always focus on learning about your self-worth and know that you are …
Are you from the 1980s or 1990s – is this when you grew up? If so you must know who Freddy Krueger is. The horror movies with him at front and center were something almost all horror lovers of the time and since have seen. He was one of the most influential characters at the …
Charles Bukowski was a prolific American author and poet that had an unsparing writing style in which he often graphically depicted daily life and interactions with people in his unique style. There is a certain style of grit to his writing that is hard to describe, but its rather unsparingly realistic and graphic – if …
Life is tough or easy? Actually, it’s depends on how we react to life. What determines how we treat life? It is our understanding of things, our perspectives, ways of thinking, and the ability to solve problems. These deep quotes about life will make you thinking more, and get motivated when you feel life is …
American journalist Hunter S Thompson is a mythical figure, partly by his own design. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is by far his most famous book. The book was published in 1971 and many years later the movie was released in May of 1998. The novel first appeared as a 2 part series in Rolling Stone …
Netflix’s Inventing Anna is an American drama series featuring the true story of con artist, Anna Delvey, who deceives and manipulates people, wins their affection, and steals their money. This character is played by Julia Garner, who made her mark on television by playing a pivotal role on the TV show Ozark, causing people to …
Rev Run, or DJ Rev Run, was born on November 14, 1964, as Joseph Ward Simmons. He’s a television personality and an American rapper with influence around the globe. He started his career as the lead vocalist in “The Force,” a hip-hop group. Later, Rev founded Run-D.M.C. and became the lead vocalist of the group. …
Marlene Dietrich, original name Marie Magdalene Dietrich, born 27th December 1901 in Schöneberg, Berlin Germany was a singer and actress whose aura of sophistication, beauty, and languid sensuality made her a worldwide icon film star. Her father passed away when she was very young and her mother remarried. By the age of 12, she had …
In life, everyone has goals and aspirations. We work hard towards achieving these objectives. Sometimes, we get what we want. Other times, we fall short. Regardless of whether we succeed or fail, we get to a result. These are therefore factors that allow people to judge progress and provide further motivation in creating avenues for …
Stillness is a state of being in complete calmness, peace, and serenity. While our thoughts keep us occupied all the time, stillness helps us stay sane and focus better on what matters. But in today’s busy lifestyle, finding peace and stillness is quite rare. At the end of the day, everyone longs for stillness. Some …
Jar Jar Binks is often considered one of the most hated characters in the Star Wars Movie Series. He provides comic relief and utters nonsense and most people either find him slightly amusing or super annoying. There is not really any middle ground with Jar Jar. This George Lucas creation has stared in Star Wars …
Thomas Sowell is an economist, author, intellectual, and political theorist from the United States. He is among the most influential proponents of supply-side economics globally. Thomas halted his school education to join the US Marine Corps during the Korean war. Upon returning, Sowell went back to school and joined Harvard University and later earned his …
Paid in Full is a 2002 crime drama film about three young drug dealers named Rico, Ace, and Mitch. The three fictional characters are inspired by Alpo Martinez, Azie ‘AZ’ Faison, and Rich Porter, three Harlem drug dealers who rose to prominence in the 1980s. The movie features Cam’ron, Wood Harris, and Mekhi Phifer, who …
Who is Frank Kameny? He is considered by many to be the “father of gay liberation” and his tireless advocacy of gay rights. Dr. Franklin Edward Kameny was born in May 1925 to an Ashkenazi Jewish couple. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1941. Dr. Kameny was drafted into the US Army while …
Eren Yeager is one of the most dedicated and formidable protagonists of the Attack on Titan anime and manga series. He is a calm person and fears nothing, not even the humanoid creature called Titans that devoured his mother and destroyed his town. Eren saw his mother being eaten by a Titan when he was just …
Luke Skywalker is the main protagonist of the Star Wars movie franchise who fights for the Rebel’s alliance against the Dark side. He is one of the franchise’s main characters and is known for being Darth Vader’s son. He is also the brother of Princess Leia, the leader of the rebellion against the Dark side. …
