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How Marilyn Monroe inspired the mystery behind Twin Peaks

Discover how David Lynch and Mark Frost’s abandoned Marilyn Monroe project helped shape Laura Palmer and the mystery of Twin ...

80 Years Ago Today, A Factory Worker Signed A $150-A-Week Deal And Became Marilyn Monroe

Before the white dress and the platinum curls, Marilyn Monroe was just Norma Jeane—a factory worker with a $150-a-week studio deal. Read the story behind the contract that changed Hollywood forever.

I’ve stayed at hundreds of US hotels – these are the 10 I’d recommend in a heartbeat

From classic road-trip motels to Christmas in New York, there’s an option for every quintessential American experience ...