How Michael Jackson's Funeral Ratings Stack Up
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Over 31 million people watched Tuesday's memorial to the King of Pop on television-and another 30 million are estimated to have viewed the program online. How does that compare to past celebrity funerals? The Daily Beast has some historical context.
From O.J. to the Pope: 13 Embarrassing Yawns and Naps
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White House economics guru Larry Summers made headlines this week by falling asleep during a meeting with Barack Obama. He has some formidable company, from Tony Blair to Pope John Paul II. Is fame and power that tiring? VIEW OUR GALLERY of other narcoleptics who could have used some caffeine.
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