Famous Figures
Historical Figures You Didn’t Realize Were Friends
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Muhammad Ali once said, “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” Like Ali and his own best pal, photographer Howard Bingham, some friendships in history have been formed by figures with wildly different backgrounds and career choices. The following friendships are as surprising as they were genuine — though they were not all long-lasting. From Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla to Hunter S. Thompson and Pat Buchanan, here are five ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact15Gerald Ford was the first president to change his full name.
Gerald Ford will forever be in the history books as the 38th president of the United States, but he first entered the record books under a different name. He was…
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Famous FiguresFact10St. Valentine wasn’t just one person.
Today, Valentine’s Day is perhaps the most secular holiday named for a Catholic saint. What started as a commemoration of a third-century religious martyr is now a commercialized tradition of…
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Famous FiguresFact9Queen Elizabeth II reportedly refused a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Peace Prize is among the most prestigious honors in the world, but not everyone considered for the prize has wanted it. Buckingham Palace was approached on more than…
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Famous FiguresFact4Winston Churchill acquired hundreds of hats of every kind during his lifetime.
Winston Churchill had a larger-than-life personality, which was reflected in his unique fashion choices, including, on occasion, a velvet romper. Churchill was also known for his expansive hat collection, which…
