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Michael Jackson (b. 1958 d. 2009)

Michael Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most influential entertainers in history. Rising to fame with the Jackson 5 before launching a hugely successful solo career, he transformed pop music through groundbreaking albums like Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous. Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time.

Beyond music, Jackson changed global entertainment culture. His music videos helped shape MTV into a worldwide phenomenon, while iconic performances like the moonwalk became recognised across the globe. His influence stretched far beyond the United States, helping modern pop music become a truly international industry and inspiring generations of artists in music, dance, and fashion.

Sotheby's and Christie's open their New York spring sales this month. High auction house estimates have $45 million for a Basquiat. $70 million for a Rothko. $100 million on a Pollock at Christie's.

This is coming off the heels of a US art market that grew 23% in Q1 2026 over the same period last year. Sotheby’s ended 2025 with 17% year-over-year growth. Their CEO called last year's bidder demand "the highest we have ever experienced."

The people filling those auction rooms are billionaires, family offices, institutional collectors -- they've held blue-chip art through various market cycles.

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Twins

Scientists have discovered that identical twins are not always completely genetically identical. Although they begin with nearly the same DNA, small genetic mutations can occur as cells divide and grow throughout life. This means one twin may develop certain diseases, traits, or even different responses to medication that the other does not.

The discovery has helped researchers better understand how both genetics and life experiences shape the human body, and why DNA alone does not always determine our future health.

Common Tech Acronyms

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Sporting Scandals

Some of the biggest cheating scandals in sports history have completely changed their games. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after a major doping investigation revealed years of performance-enhancing drug use. In baseball, the Houston Astros were caught using electronic sign-stealing methods during their 2017 championship season.

Cricket also saw major controversy during Australia’s 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal, where players were caught illegally altering the ball during a Test match in South Africa.

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The Rise and Fall of Whale Hunting

Commercial whale hunting once operated on a massive global scale, with whales hunted for oil, meat, and materials used in products like soap and cosmetics. By the mid-20th century, some whale populations had been pushed close to extinction due to industrial hunting methods and factory ships.

Today, most commercial whaling is banned under international agreements, although a small number of countries still allow limited whale hunting for cultural, scientific, or commercial reasons. Conservation efforts in recent decades have helped several whale species slowly recover.

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Golden Handcuffs

“Golden handcuffs” is a business term used to describe financial rewards designed to keep employees from leaving a company. These can include bonuses, shares, or stock options that employees may lose if they resign too early.

Napoleon and Joséphine

Napoleon Bonaparte wrote hundreds of passionate love letters to his wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais, while away at war. Despite their eventual divorce, historians believe Napoleon remained deeply in love with her for the rest of his life.

Guess the Actor

Which actor starred in Birdman (2014), Spotlight (2015), and The Founder (2016)?

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