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While pretty much everyone knows what "HBO" is, not many know it stands for "Home Box Office." It originally started as a premium television network and then morphed into a content-streaming service (known as "Max") that features theatrically released movies, original shows and movies, concert specials, and stand-up comedy specials.

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