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Cancelled too soon

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There are these eight shows I wish weren't cut short and deserved a proper finale. John Doe  (Fox, 2002-03). The Tomorrow People  (The CW, 2013-14). ThunderCats  (Cartoon Network, 2011-12). Aaron Stone  (Disney XD, 2009-10). Legion of Superheroes (Kids' WB, 2006-08). The Spectacular Spider-Man  (Kids' WB and later Disney XD, 2008-09). W.I.T.C.H.  (Jetix and Toon Disney, 2004-06). Danny Phantom  (Nickelodeon, 2004-07).

Channel 4 almost had their own radio station

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As in their own line of radio stations, following the acquisition of 51% of DAB radio station Oneword in October 2005 and launch of their radio station Channel 4 Radio in January 2007 but after winning the licence to operate the second national DAB radio multiplex in July 2007, they aborted plans after selling their stake of Oneword in December of the same year that led to its closure the following month and shutting down Channel 4 Radio on October 14, 2008, so here's eight of the proposed stations. E4 Radio Pure4 Talk Radio (not to be confused with Talksport's sister station, hence the logo in question is a generic logo) Closer (based on the magazine) Sky News Radio (spinoff to the Sky TV channel that would've been the expansion of the radio arm as well as LBC being rebranded under the name but LBC owner Global Radio pulled out due to financial reasons) Sunrise Radio UK (national version of the British Asian oriented London radio station, which eventually happened in 2016)...

There's some stuff I don't have any interest

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This is important in eight pics. This will contain stuff related to arts and finances. I'm just warning you. Says its best. Look away if you don't want to see this. So, here it is. I have no interest in investing on cryptocurrency. I have no interest on doing NFTs of my stuff. And I have no interest in using AI to create works.

The sixteen films I've seen in the first four months of this year

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Most of them have been rated 15. Nosferatu  (January 4) and We Live in Time  (January 11). A Complete Unknown  (January 18) and Wolf Man  (January 25). Hard Truths  (February 1) and Companion  (February 8). Dog Man  (February 15) and Heart Eyes  (February 22). I'm Still Here  (March 1) and Mickey 17  (March 15). Black Bag  (March 22) and Novocaine  (March 29). A Working Man  (April 5) and Drop  (April 12). Warfare  (April 19) and The Accountant 2  (April 26).

Longest lasting logos for the Big Four US TV networks

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The Big Four comprising of NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox. NBC's longest lasting logo was used from August 26, 1985 to September 30, 2013. CBS' longest lasting logo was used from 1966 to March 1, 2021. ABC's longest lasting logo was used from October 19, 1962 to September 10, 1988. Fox's longest lasting logo was used from September 1, 1999 to August 1, 2020.

Only available in the United States

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Try figuring out the reason why they're unavailable in other countries. Coca-Cola's Pibb Xtra. Instead of Pibb Xtra, Coca-Cola sells Dr Pepper in various countries due to a licencing agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper. Pepsi's Starry. Instead of Starry, Pepsi sells 7Up in various countries also due to a licencing agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper.

These two were pulled for various reasons

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Of course, it's Napster and Grooveshark.

U2 almost had their own skyscraper

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Yes, really and it was going to be the tallest building in Ireland before plans were scrapped in 2013 due to financial concerns. Since then, the space has been occupied by the Capital Dock building that was completed in 2018.

A stadium that became Southside Wandsworth

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In case you're wondering, Southside Wandsworth (formerly Wandsworth Arndale Centre from its opening in 1971 until 2004) was built on the site of Wandsworth Stadium, which was once a greyhound stadium and at the time the largest stadium in South West London, though that record is now held by Plough Lane, which is the home of football team AFC Wimbeldon.

Cadbury's once had this chocolate bar back in the Noughties

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This was in fact the Snowflake, which was a white chocolate Flake, covered in milk chocolate. It was introduced in 2000 before being discontinued eight years ago and I hope it returns one day.