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12 Things You Never Knew About 'Stand by Me'

What kind of movie is "Stand by Me"? Depends on your age. If you're a kid, it's a bit of an adventure movie. If you're a Boomer, it's a nostalgia piece about gr...

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August 5, 2016 - Updated August 8, 2016 - 4 min read
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