Who was Eleanor Rigby? The truth behind these 12 famous song characters

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Some names stick around Who was Eleanor Rigby? The truth behind these 12 famous song characters 5 min. Sometimes, a character is the perfect alter-ego to write a song about oneself without self-referencing so much. Other times, a character is just a character. Over the years, musicians have come up with lonely dreamers, fearless heroes, mysterious strangers, and even supernatural villains who have become just as famous as the songs themselves. Some were inspired by real people, others sprang entirely from imagination, but all of them left a lasting mark on music history. Which of these 12 do you remember? Read full article

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General   Hotel staff can tell these 10 things about you almost immediately   6 min. Read Now Think hotel staff only know what you tell them? Think again. From the moment you make a reservation to the moment you check out, you’re leaving behind little clues about yourself, often without realizing it. The way you talk, what you ask for, how you behave, and even how you use your room can tell experienced hotel staff surprisingly much about you. From whether you’re a light sleeper to how particular you are about cleanliness, here are 10 things hotel staff notice about you. Read Full Article

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