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When was Franciscan Starburst made?

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In 1954, Franciscan China released Starburst in keeping with the futuristic trends of the 1950s. This space-age design was part of the "Modern Americana" dinnerware promotion created by Franciscan, and the pattern includes a variety of fun, irregularly shaped piece types. Does Franciscan Starburst have lead? ALL FRANCISCAN POTTERIES pieces I have EVER TESTED have had a similarly high level of Lead. They also normally leach Lead when tested in a lab. Read More...

#OscarsSoWhite Creator on Academy's "Tepid" Inclusion Requirements

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In a time when organizations in every industry are attempting to publicly display their “wokeness,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new inclusion standards for Oscar eligibility in the best picture category. On their face, these standards appear to move the needle with respect to issues of diversity in film. (For example: At least one of the lead actors or supporting actors must be from an underrepresented group. Read More...

Ariana Grande Remembers Late Ex Mac Miller on 10th Anniversary of Their Song: I Love You

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Ariana Grande remembered her late ex, Mac Miller, as she marked the 10th anniversary of their song "The Way" over the weekend. The singer reposted the music video, which was originally shared by a fan account, on her Instagram Story and wrote along the bottom in tiny white font, "I love you," presumably to Miller. "The Way" was released as part of Grande's album Yours Truly in 2013. She and Miller also collaborated on various other musical projects over the years, including his 2016 track " Read More...