11 pop culture references for 11-11-11

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The number 11 is making headlines as the day, month and year line up for Nov. 11, 2011. Movie studios are hoping the palindrome date will pay off at the box office. Brides and grooms are planning their weddings for 11-11-11, perhaps for an easily remembered anniversary. But 11 gets far less attention in pop culture than its more popular number line neighbors, which fall under the spotlight in such productions as "Three's Company," "The Fantastic Four," "Seven Samurai," "The Dirty Dozen" and "Friday the 13th." In honor of 11's day in the sun, here's a look at 11 references to the number 11 in pop culture.

11 pop culture gems for 11-11-11

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The number 11 is making headlines as the day, month and year line up for Nov. 11, 2011. Movie studios are hoping the palindrome date will pay off at the box office. Brides and grooms are planning their weddings for 11-11-11, perhaps for an easily remembered anniversary. But 11 gets far less attention in pop culture than its more popular number line neighbors, which fall under the spotlight in such productions as "Three's Company," "The Fantastic Four," "Seven Samurai," "The Dirty Dozen" and "Friday the 13th." In honor of 11's day in the sun, here's a look at 11 references to the number 11 in pop culture.

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