John Wayne estate pays tribute on anniversary of Duke’s death and Oscar-winning True Grit
John Wayne’s estate has marked the anniversary of Duke’s death and release of True Grit, which are both today. Daily Express :: Films Feed
True Grit: Why Elvis turned down John Wayne’s offer to co-star in Oscar-winning Western
John Wayne had asked Elvis Presley multiple times to co-star in his movies with him. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Pushed to the limit, Spence shows his true grit
To overcome Shawn Porter, Errol Spence Jr. had to bite down on the mouthpiece, take a deep breath and fight because Porter wouldn’t allow it to be any other type of fight. Boxing on Yahoo! Sports – News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Book reviews: Our pick of the best new memoirs and grit lit
THREE memoirs lay bare lives of love and tragedy. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Grit, Academic Success Could Be Tied to Genetics, Study Suggests
(Photo: Wikimedia, Creative Commons) A new psychology study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that character traits, including the desire to learn — otherwise known as grit – have their roots in genetics and could play a role in future academic success. While academic achievement is typically the result of cognitive abilities including logic and reasoning, […]