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Etch A Sketch Inventor Dies at Age 86

Donald Deane — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Andre Cassagnes, the man responsible for inventing the venerable Etch A Sketch, a toy that inspired countless children ever since it was introduced in 1960, has died at age 86 in France. According to the Ohio Art Co., the toy’s manufacturer, Cassagnes died in a Paris suburb on Jan. 16 due to undisclosed causes. “Etch [...]

Lennon's Last Interview

chris.galbraith — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:50:04 +0000

It was 30 years ago today that John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his home. December 8th is starting to get pretty sad. 30 years ago it was John Lennon that was shot dead and 6 years ago it was “Dimebag” Darrell of Pantera that was shot dead on stage. Just recently John [...]

Leslie Nielson Passes On

chris.galbraith — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:12:46 +0000

We will miss you Detective Derbin! Funny man Leslie Nielsen died Sunday of pneumonia in Fort Lauderdale. He was 84.