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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Zsa Zsa Gabor and her sisters: prototypes for the Kardashians?

    Zsa Zsa Gabor, one of the first celebrities who was famous simply for being famous, died this week at age 99. The Hungarian actress and socialite was renowned for her charm, wit and many husbands.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 19, 2016 • 1 min read

    Zsa Zsa Gabor, one of the first celebrities who was famous simply for being famous, died this week at age 99. The Hungarian actress and socialite was renowned for her charm, wit and many husbands.

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    Electoral College drama and American meddling in elections abroad
    1. 0:00Electoral college: a history full of drama
    2. 8:40Russia and America's track records of meddling in other countries' elections
    3. 18:20Squeezed in US, OxyContin manufacturer aims to make up profits overseas
    4. 27:46Sebastian Bach on heavy metal, musical theater, hair tips
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    5 of 5
    Electoral College drama and American meddling in elections abroad
    1. 0:00Electoral college: a history full of drama
    2. 8:40Russia and America's track records of meddling in other countries' elections
    3. 18:20Squeezed in US, OxyContin manufacturer aims to make up profits overseas
    4. 27:46Sebastian Bach on heavy metal, musical theater, hair tips
    5. 42:27Zsa Zsa Gabor and her sisters: prototypes for the Kardashians?You’re reading this
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