| From a book to the big screen | Now and Later | Whats in a name? | Franchise Farewells | A song for all seasons |
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What is It's a Wonderful Life
The Greatest Gift served as the basis for this Christmas classic, starring Jimmy Stewart
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Sacramento California
San Francisco
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Who is Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Ferdinand Alcindor - the NBA's all time leading scorer, now goes by this name
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What is New Orleans
The Utah Jazz were originally based in this soulful city - which is much more fitting for the name.
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What is I love rock and roll
Joan Jetts classic rock anthem was done first by the Arrows
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What is Die Hard
This movie series starring Bruce Willis was based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever
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Des Moines Iowa
Iowa City
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Who is Charlie Sheen
Carlos Irwin Estevez - now goes by this name as an actor. Hint - he's bi-winning
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What is Minneapolis
The Lakers were originally based in this midwestern city - again, which is much more suited for their name
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What is Hound Dog
Before Elvis got his paws on this song - it was done first by Big Mama Thornton
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What is Million Dollar Baby
This movie revolving around a female boxer was based on the 2000 book Rope Burns: Stories from the Corner
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Baton Rouge Louisiana
New Orleans
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Who is Whoopi Goldberg.
This View Co-Host was born Caryn Elaine Johnson. Hint: you may have seen her dressed like a nun
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What is Canada
Burger King moved their headquarters from the USA to this North American Country in 2014 - a move that saved them a "whopping" $275 million in taxes
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What is Twist and Shout
This song - featured in Ferris Buellers Day Off and covered by the Beatles and The Who, was actually sung by the Top Notes first
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What is Mean Girls
Queen Bees & Wannabees - a nonfiction work for parents of high schools girls, served as the inspiration for this movie - screenplay courtesy of Tina Fey
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Who is Lady Gaga
If you asked this musician about her birth name - Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta - she'd probably tell you she was born that way
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What is Switzerland
If Maggie and Misty wanted to crash Purina pet food's headquarters they would need to travel to this European Country - famous for its neutrality
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What is Achy Breaky Heart
This country song - made famous by Miley's dad, was actually done first by The Marcy Brothers
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What is the Parent Trap
Lisa and Lottie served as the inspiration for this dose of double trouble, starring Lindsay Lohan
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Hartford Connecticut
New Haven (North East)
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Who is Bill Clinton
William Blythe III is better known by this name: under which he served as a Democratic President during the latter half of the 20th Century
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What is San Bernardino
Although currently headquartered in Chicago - McDonald's actually started in this California City
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What is Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Before Cyndia Lauper dropped this anthem for all Women, musician Robert Hazard recorded the song's demo
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