Tag: contemporary history
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Highlight Real by Emily Lynn Paulson
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Highlight Real: You definitely wouldn’t post these stories to your insta. Quick synopsis: The story of Emily Lynn Paulson’s journey to sobriety. Fact for Non-History People: Female alcohol use disorder increased by 83% from 2002 to 2013. Fact for History Nerds: The human brain fires off 20 million billion (not a…
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I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for I’m Glad My Mom Died: Thank God my mom is not like her mom. Quick synopsis: A memoir by former child star, Jennette McCurdy. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Miranda Cosgrove seems like a good person and a good friend. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Ariana Grande seems like a…
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The Rebel and the Kingdom by Bradley Hope
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Rebel and the Kingdom: You should always have a plan B when raiding an embassy. Quick synopsis: The story of an armed raid on a North Korean embassy and the person who made it happen. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: North Korea divides their people into 51 categories. About…
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The Vortex by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Vortex: The people ended up being the killer storm. Quick synopsis: The story of a killer storm and the creation of Bangladesh. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: “Pakistan” is actually an acronym of the largest provinces and groups making up the country. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Cyclones…
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Retail Gangster by Gary Weiss
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Retail Gangster: Yeah, the title is already awesome. I got nothing. Quick synopsis: The story of “Crazy Eddie” Antar, an electronic store czar who was just a huge crook. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Craze Eddie actually created a med school. Yes, really. It was the University of St. Lucia…
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The Most Hated Man on the Internet (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Most Hated Man on the Internet: Yeah, I’d hate him, too. Quick synopsis: The story of Hunter Moore, who ran a revenge porn site. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Hunter Moore called himself a “professional life ruiner.” Edgy, bro. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Hunter got away with posting…
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I’d Like to Play Alone, Please by Tom Segura
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for I’d Like to Play Alone, Please: Same. Quick synopsis: Various essays on life by comedian, Tom Segura. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: It’s not that kind of book. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Again, not that kind of book. My Take on I’d Like to Play Alone, Please: Full disclosure…
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Bad Vegan (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline: She’s bad because of the crime, not the veganism. Allegedly. Quick synopsis: The story of how vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis became a fugitive. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Once again, I need to say this. If someone tells you they are a spy or in some sort of black ops, then…
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Downfall: The Case Against Boeing (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Downfall: Boeing sucks. Quick synopsis: The story of how Boeing negligently killed 346 people in two different airplane crashes. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Boeing installed a new system on their aircraft and just…. never told the pilots. Fun Fact for History Nerds: Then Boeing told the pilots what to…