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Title graphic over open pages of The Slang Dictionary (1865), showing Victorian book covers and text.

The Slang Dictionary (1865): The Victorian Book That Mapped the Language of London's Streets

John Camden Hotten's Slang Dictionary of 1865 documented nearly 10,000 words used by Victorian London's criminals, costermongers, students, and MPs. Here's the story behind it.

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Collage of Joe Pesci and Frank Vincent in vintage band photos with headline about them being in a band together before Goodfellas.

Before Goodfellas: Joe Pesci and Frank Vincent Were in a Band Together

Long before Martin Scorsese cast them as screen enemies, Joe Pesci and Frank Vincent were bandmates in a New Jersey lounge act called the Aristocrats. Here's the story.

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Collage of The Thomas Crown Affair: Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in poster and scenes; title text in bold, moody.

Chess With Sex: The Making of The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Steve McQueen wasn't supposed to be in it. Faye Dunaway was the second choice. And the most famous scene had no script. The full story of how The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) got made.

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