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Karla News

Phrase Origins: Shiver Me Timbers

Most people know the phrase “shiver me timbers.” In recent years, this is probably because of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. I tried watching one and I found it extremely boring, but it seems that others love them. Of course, this might only be because of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Whether people ...

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The Best Pirate Movies of All-Time

September 19 is the infamous “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” The holiday began as a lark by three guys who found the idea humorous. They decided it would be worth the chance to send an email to humorist Dave Barry, asking him to support their idea. Not only did Barry support the idea, but he ...

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10 Pirate Movies that Do Not Feature Johnny Depp

Arr! In belated tribute to Talk like a Pirate day, I’ve gathered a list of ten pirate movies that have NOTHING to do with Johnny Depp or the Disney franchise. Pirate movies were widely popular in the thirties and again in the fifties, but declined in popularity until PotC (as it’s shorthanded) exploded onto the ...

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The Top 10 Ninja Movies to Watch on ‘National Ninja Day’

December 5 is the celebration of a special holiday known as “National Ninja Day.” Much like other fun celebrations, such as “Talk Like a Pirate” day, this holiday celebrates everything ninja and asks fans to show the world their awesome ninja skills. For those who just prefer to watch your favorite ninjas on TV, here ...