The Fates Of 5 Famous People Who Wore Hoodies
Unless you've been living under a rock, then you've heard about the Trayvon Martin case that has been all over the news the past week or so. As it turns out, Trayvon Martin, age 17, was shot and killed by a neighborhood watchman because he looked suspicious. The 17 year old black male was walking home and wearing a hoodie when the incident occurred. According to Geraldo Rivera, the hoodie was equally responsible for Treyvon's death as the gun because hoodies depict the African-American or Latino wearer as a thug and a threat to ordinary citizens. Never mind the fact that Geraldo is Latino and has been seen on more than one occasion wearing a hoodie, himself. This article of clothing is what did the young man in. So it got me to thinking that Geraldo just might be right. Here is a list of five famous people who wore hoodies. They fared about as well as Trayvon Martin, too. My advice, don't wear a hoodie if you want to stay alive. However, you can decide that decision for yourself...
Five People Born on April 6
Today is April 6, 2010 and the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 269 days left in the year 2010. According the Mayan calendar, there are 990 days till the end of the current cycle. On this date, in 1199, King Richard the Lionhearted dies of infection from an arrow wound. Here are five people born on this day. Read more...
Five People Born on March 25
Today is March 25, 2010 and the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 280 days left in the year 2010. According the Mayan calendar, there are 1002 days till the end of the current cycle. On this date, in 1199, Richard the Lion-Hearted is wounded by a peasant, which eventually leads to his death. Here are five people that share a birthday on this day: Read more...
5 Ways the Robin Hood Legend Affects Our Lives Today
Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) is the famous king often portrayed in the Robin Hood series or most movies about the Crusades. He is very popular in English literature and is considered a hero to the British. Basically, he was a tough ruler who would slay thousands of people if he thought they were not going to agree with him. He emulated the strong warrior and was considered the pinnacle of Chivalry. Below are five factoids on how Richard the Lionheart allows you to enjoy your freedoms today
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