The Hit Song About Cannibalism Written by a Yacht-Rock King
Rupert Holmes is best known for his Number One 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song),' but his first hit was a song about ...
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How People of the Past Predicted the Future, From Spider Divination to Bibliomancy
A new exhibition spotlights the ways in which cultures around the world have sought answers in the face of uncertainty ...
Why we sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year's Eve and what the lyrics really mean
Everyone sings Auld Lang Syne at midnight on New Year's Eve - even though we barely know the lyrics beyond the first verse.
Auld Lang Syne lyrics: All the words to the traditional New Year’s Eve song
The phrase “for auld lang syne” essentially means “for (the sake of) old times”, which positions it as an apt song to sing at a time when people reflect on the past 12 months. While there are several ...