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Beard
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, September 5

Wednesday, September 5 On this date in 1698, Tsar Peter I of Russia imposed a beard task on all Russians who were not peasants or clergy, in an attempt to Westernize Russian society. Big Brother (CBS 8pm) The contestants compete in the veto competition. Next thing you know, they’ll be competing for head of household. [...]

MacBeth and Lady MacBeth
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, August 15

Wednesday, August 15 On this date in 1040, King Duncan of Scotland was killed in battle against MacBeth. Seventeen years later, MacBeth also died on this date, fighting against the army of  Máel Coluim mac Donnchada. Big Brother (CBS 8pm) The contestants compete in the veto competition. Today must be Wednesday. So You Think You [...]

1908 London Olympics
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, August 8

Wednesday, August 8 Olympic Fun Fact: The 1908 Olympic Games were originally supposed to be hosted in Rome, but were moved to London because the 1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius required the funds intended for the Olympics to be diverted to rebuilding the town of Naples. Big Brother (CBS 8pm) Contestants compete in the veto [...]

Oscar Swahn
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, August 1

Wednesday, August 1 Olympic Fun Fact: The oldest known Olympic medalist was Oscar Swahn of Sweden, who won his final medal (a Silver medal in the Running Deer, Double Shot Team event) at the age of 72. Big Brother (CBS 8pm) Contestants compete in the veto competition. The burning question on everybody’s mind tonight is… [...]

Kristen Bell
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, July 18

Wednesday, July 18 Kristen Bell, the most adorable actress on the face of the planet, turns 32 today. Here’s hoping her boyfriend didn’t rent another sloth for her birthday party! (Or maybe here’s hoping he did. The results were epic. As is this autotune video.) Big Brother (CBS 8pm) Contestants compete in the veto competition. [...]

Dubrovnik Flag
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, June 27

Wednesday, June 27 On this date in 1358 the Republic of Dubrovnik was official declared no longer subject to the rule of Venice and although it was taken under Hungary’s protection, it became a primarily autonomous city-state, until being conquered by Napoleon Bonaparte four hundred fifty years later. Challenge: say “Republic of Dubrovnik” five times [...]