Mr. Wednesday, a.k.a. Odin, played by Ian McShane is dead, struck down by his own spear. The surviving god, Vidar, who was also a son of Odin, took revenge for his father’s death and finally slew Fenrir. Why Did Odin Have To Die? It was fair to say that Odin…
Pepsi Milk, which is just what it sounds like, was Laverne’s comfort drink of choice on the show. The treat was an old favorite of Marshall’s. 4. The Real Story Behind Laverne’s Famous Drink – Milk and Pepsi Besides the “Ls” on all of Laverne’s clothing, the character was famously…
In the 2004–05 season, James earned his first NBA All-Star Game selection, contributing 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in a winning effort for the Eastern Conference. Though James’ first All-Star Game wasn’t until 2005, he did compete in the “Rookie Challenge” in 2004, alongside Carmelo Anthony, a fellow…
While Leif had no contact with the Indigenous peoples of Vinland, later Norse explorers did, referring to them as skrælingi, an archaic term for “wretches”. Leif Erikson (spelling variations include Eiriksson, Erikson or Ericson), known as “Leif the Lucky,” was the second of three sons of the famed Norse explorer…
He is eventually brought to the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, and is carried by nuns to the foot of the Pieta, where he is laid to rest. He has died, this time for real. His last act was his humblest, and therefore his greatest. A young cardinal, Lenny Belardo,…
In addition to having working relationships with both Prince and Jackson, Kravitz had genuine friendships with each artist. He once told Piers Morgan that Jackson was a beautiful human being and very professional. They met for the first time in 1990 right after Let Love Rule hit big and over…
Leon Sings His Way to Romance in the Bronx and ’Five Heartbeats’ Oooh, baby, baby. Leon, who plays the womanizing singer J.T. in Robert Townsend’s new film, “The Five Heartbeats,” is something of a singing Romeo himself. The Five Heartbeats: Directed by Robert Townsend. With Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon,…
Leon Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein (or Bronshtein) in Yanovka (in what is now Ukraine). After living with his father, David Leontyevich Bronstein (a prosperous Jewish farmer) and his mother, Anna, until he was eight years old, his parents sent Trotsky to Odessa for school. In this Eastern Slavic…
Leonard and Penny at the prom. Leonard and Penny at the prom. Oh my God! Sheldon wants Amy! Leonard being shown Penny’s smart look. Leonard and Penny. Penny and Leonard. P&L in her kitchen. Leonard asking Penny if he can spend a weekend playing video games. Oh my God! Amy…
Growing up in suburban Melbourne, Kylie Minogue didn’t seem destined for stardom. Kylie and her sister Dannii were encouraged to take singing and dancing lessons and while Kylie won second prize in a local arts festival – everyone thought it was Dannii that had the real talent. The eldest of…