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Who Are The 20 Best Selling Music Artists Of All Time?

Musicians nowadays make their money through a range of different channels from live shows to merchandise. Record sales aren’t as big a revenue source as they used to be, however they do still matter – they are a strong indicator of how dedicated an artist’s fanbase is and still account for a large percentage of an artist’s income. 

Just who is the best-selling artist of all time? This is almost impossible to accurately measure, as a lot of old sales data was never recorded or was difficult to authenticate. However, using figures of claimed sales, it’s possible to get a pretty good idea as to which artists are selling the most. It’s worth noting that these sales include physical sales, downloads and a percentage of streams (technically not ‘sales’, but the RIAA still takes them into account). 

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Some Weird Facts About Martial Arts That You Didn’t Know About

Martial Arts are a form of traditional combat style for a specific geographic group. Some practices of martial arts are thousands of years old, while some were formed as recent as the 20th century. 

There are certain groups of people who see martial arts as a way of life. A code or system to live by. Each form of martial art requires a lot of practice, hard work, and devotion. Martial art experts devote their life to acquire these ancient techniques. Martial arts, not only represent a physical stature or maneuvering skills but also require a certain state of mind.

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How to Write a Pop Culture Analysis

You would not find an assignment like this in the syllabus ten years ago. Analysis of pop culture is a recent type of assignment, and there are not many convincing manuals on how to do it properly. However, you should not get discouraged as all you need to do to read how to write any cultural analysis and transform it into writing a pop culture analysis. Here we have tried to summarize available recommendations and present them to you in a cohesive manner. All the points below are relevant to your assignment. Some may seem a little obvious but keep reading. Remember, this manual was created by essay experts from a reliable paper writing service https://writemypaperhub.com/ for students of different academic levels. Also, the fact that you know about some analysis writing principle doesn’t mean that you already use it in practice. It is like knowing how to squat, but eating chips instead.

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Reliving The 80’s In 2019: The Decade That Never Truly Went Away

If you were a child of the ’80s, and especially if you loved the pop culture of the time, there is little reason to look upon times past with a grieving heart and a wistful sigh! The decade never really went away, and as we shall consider in this article, there is much to enjoy in 2019 for any fan of the decade. Thankfully, gravity-defying hairstyles and giant shoulder pads do not make this list.

#1: Toys and games are making a comeback

With blockbusting movies such as the Star Wars trilogy, and hit tv-shows such as Transformers and She-Ra, toy shelves were bulging with playful merchandise that kids were desperate to get their hands on. And then there were video games; long before games consoles came into fashion, the arcades were packed with kids (and adults) playing Pac-Man, Frogger, Dig Dug, and the like. And guess what? They are still as popular as ever. She-Ra recently made a Netflix comeback, with merchandise to match. Retro gaming is more popular than ever, with downloadable titles available on all the major consoles, as well as miniature hand-held versions filling our gadget stores. Thanks to the success of the latest Bumblebee movie, Hasbro’s Transformers are due a comeback with retro-80s designs. And Star Wars, of course, has never gone away, with themed toys and video games as popular as ever. As we said a short while ago, it’s finally okay to embrace your inner geek. Enjoy!

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5 Hacks To Creating The Perfect Party

Love and admiration is something we all yearn for. To win people over, some tell jokes, others listen attentively, while some -possibly the coolest- throw unforgettable parties.

Whether it’s a birthday party, a bar mitzvah, a Christmas dinner, or a pool party, the planning phase can be daunting, especially if perfectionism gets the best of you.

To cut through the chase, here are five tricks that are bound to give your party right about the unforgettable edge it needs:

 

  • Give Your Party Identity

 

Picking a theme for your party is a great way to help you dress it up in music, food, and decorations. A theme could be as simple as a color scheme or a more comprehensive story that is reflected in everything your guests encounter and experience from the moment they walk into the party.

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Toy Crazy: 2018 SDCC Funko Exclusives

The San Diego Comic-Con is the biggest comic book convention in the United States. It has grown into an overall nerd-vana with movie trailer premieres and Q&A panels with Hollywood stars.

If you’re an action figure (or toy) collector, a perk about SDCC is all the exclusive releases.

Funko has been releasing exclusive figures at SDCC for years, but over the last few years, they have been sharing the exclusives with certain retailers. It allows collectors all over the country a chance to buy some cool figures.

Funko announced all the exclusives this year, but haven’t announced which retailers will carry specific figures. Once that information comes out, I’ll update this post (*UPDATE* I’ve updated this post to show where each figure will be shared at retail).

Starting on July 19th, you should be able to find ‘most’ of these SDCC Funko exclusives at your local mall. Here’s the list of Funko exclusives for the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con.

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Netflix & Win With These Awesome Hacks

There’s nothing better than settling in for an evening of Netflix. But do you ever wish that you could turn it into more of a cinematic experience? Well, you’ll be happy to hear that you can! These following hacks can really improve your whole Netflix experience, and they might even help you think you’re sitting in the cinema!

Beat Buffering

Do you get really frustrated when you have to wait for the video to buffer? There’s really nothing more annoying! There are a few hacks that can help you beat this, though. First of all, you should try manually adjusting your bandwidth. You can do this by opening a menu by clicking Shift+Alt or Shift+Option+Click on a Mac. You will then see a menu of different bandwidth options that you can use to choose your buffering speed. It’s also a good idea to watch Netflix at off peak times. There will be fewer people around the world viewing videos and this can improve the overall buffer time.

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The 20 Best Oddest, Weirdest Conspiracy Theories

I’m a big fan of random conspiracy theories. I don’t believe 95% of them, but it’s fun to know where some people’s minds go when alone. There are people who cannot be swayed away from some odd theory they cooked up in their minds, even if fact after fact proves them wrong.

I decided to post a list of twenty oddest, weirdest and most recent conspiracy theories on the internet. 

If you’re looking to find more 9/11 inside job, Newtown massacre, Kennedy assassination, Moon landing and alien conspiracies, find them somewhere else. They have been overdone, especially Kennedy, who has had more books just focused on his assassination than about his entire life.

These aren’t in any order at all, but I had to start with the conspiracy theory that I actually believe.

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The Pop Culture Trends That Stuck And Became A Part Of Our Daily Lives

pexels-photo-211050Pop culture trends usually start in large cities where young, hip metropolitan professionals congregate. Trends or FADs sometimes come out of nowhere but tend to be born, ferment and eventually permeate into the wider world. But as with all fashion, nothing lasts forever, and trends come in and out of popularity; some disappear for good. However, there are some trends that looked like any other, but somehow found a niche in society and stuck around.

Commuter bikes

Many people don’t cycle to work because of the risk that comes with it. A person on a bicycle whizzing around the city at rush hour, weaving through, in and out of traffic, avoid collisions at every corner…Doesn’t sound fun at all. It isn’t just that, it was the practicality of lugging around a great big bike, having to run the risk of leaving it in public for hours on end and not being very maneuverable in obscenely tight streets; such that you find in congested capital cities. Folding bikes like the tern link c7, changed the game forever. Now anyone can save energy and money simply by carrying around their own little mobile transport. It stuck, and hasn’t gone away; in fact, it spawned an entirely new consumer market.

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2016 Maxim Hot 100 List

mtm5mdu4ndq5mjc0mte5mju2Maxim released its annual “Hot 100” list for 2016. This year’s list is quite different from previous years’ lists.

The 2016 Maxim Hot 100 does have a few familiar faces on it, but the list is mostly filled with runway models instead of young Hollywood starlets. I’m guessing it is because a pivot the magazine made over a year ago to make Maxim less of a guy’s magazine and more appealing to both men and women.

I admit that I’ve never heard of many women on this year’s list, but I’m not exactly familiar with the world of high fashion. But don’t worry, Sports Illustrated swimsuit models and Victoria’s Secret Angels are littered all over the Hot 100.

See who made Maxim’s Hot 100 list and let us know if you agree with them.

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2015 Maxim Hot 100 List

Maxim released its annual “Hot 100” list for 2015. It’s filled with the usual suspects (Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, etc), but they always add a few up & coming starlets.

I’m quite late posting about Maxim’s Hot 100 list this year. I usually write up a post soon after the list is released. I comment on which women are too high on the list and note a few that were glaring omissions.

This year’s list is pretty solid, even though I’m not a huge fan of Taylor Swift (I hope her squad doesn’t read the site). I like many of the newcomers and as usual, the list is filled with Victoria’s Secret models.

See who made Maxim’s Hot 100 list and let us know if you agree with them.

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The Movies that Made Us All Want to Win Big

Hollywood has always loved casinos. Over the years, countless films have taken advantage of the unique atmosphere and ambience of casinos to tell stories of dramatic gambles and life-changing wins.

It is no coincidence that the popularity of casino games has skyrocketed in the past 30 years, following the release of several films that changed the way people viewed casinos, and created a mystique around particular games that captivated theatre audiences.

Movies like Casino, Ocean’s Eleven, and Rounders made a huge impact on cinemagoers, and for many avid gamblers it was a movie experience that sparked their interest in games like poker and blackjack, long before they ever set foot in a casino.

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