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Mark Burns: the black and white magic of a Houston-based photographer

Since time immemorial, humankind has sought to freeze the moment and enjoy watching pleasant moments. In this pursuit, we have come a long way from the camera obscura to today's sharpest molecular images. In addition,...

Bill Hicks: stand-up and philosophy of life

Stand-up is a relatively young phenomenon. It originated in the US in the late nineteenth century. Mark Twain is considered to be the first famous wit of this genre. Bill Hicks made a significant contribution...

Justin Cronin is a well-known writer from Houston

While Justin Cronin was walking the streets of Houston with his daughter, she asked him to write a story about "a girl who saves the world." The writer promised to fulfill the request, but he...

Enron in Houston: the most famous scam in the region of the last century

The bankruptcy of the energy company Enron remains the biggest financial gamble in American history. The consequences of this fraud were enormous. Together with Enron, dozens of other related companies sank into oblivion, hundreds of...

Houstonians who made it into the Guinness World Records

Houston is home to many world records. Several of them were set by city residents, while others took place in the metropolis. Let's take a look at the most interesting ones on houstonski. The largest mosaic...

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Ali Siddiq: From Drug Dealer to Successful Stand-up Comedian

Ali Siddiq is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and former Houston radio host. His path to success was thorny. He went through drugs and...

Houston Gay Pride Parade, an annual march honoring the LGBTQ+ community

Every June since 1979, Houston has celebrated diversity and inclusivity. During the Houston Gay Pride Parade (or Houston Pride Parade), citizens and members of...

NRG Stadium in Houston: One of the Most Iconic Sports Arenas in the U.S.

Houston is famous for its wide variety of events, festivals, concerts, and sports competitions. All of these activities make our city a true tourist...

Liza Koshy: an actress, TV host, comedian and blogger from Houston

Liza Koshy posted several videos while being a student. She almost instantly became a sensation. Later, the Houstonian became famous as a presenter and...

How the melodrama “Dirty Dancing” propelled actor Patrick Swayze to stardom

Multiple Golden Globe nominee Patrick Swayze rose to worldwide fame after starring in the melodrama called "Dirty Dancing". Before achieving success on Broadway and...
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