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2012
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Plants & Animals Named After Celebrities
April 20, 2012 by Eudie PakSometimes it’s just not enough to have a street, a building or even a day named after you when you’re famous. The real test to achieving immortality is when your name has crossed over species.
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we've culled through...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Hugh
- Famous People Born in 1926
Hugh Hefner
Entrepreneur / 1926 -
Hugh Hefner created the adult entertainment magazine Playboy. Today, the Playboy brand includes an extensive publishing, TV and internet empire.
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Taureans
Stephen Colbert
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1964 -
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show before hosting his own spin-off, The Colbert Show.
Beyoncé Knowles
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1981 -
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
- In these groups:
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Helen Mirren
Actress / 1945 -
Helen Mirren is a revered, award-winning actress who’s film and TV work includes Prime Suspect, Caligula, Shadowboxer, Elizabeth I and The Queen.
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Works of Art Inspired by the Titanic
April 13, 2012 by Eudie PakOn April 14, 1912, the technological marvel that was the Titanic sank into the dark depths of the Atlantic and claimed 1,517 souls. But those mere facts surrounding...
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- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
- In these groups:
- The Bee Gees
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Robin Gibb
Songwriter, Singer / 1949 - 2012
Singing with two of his brothers as the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb scored numerous hits in the 1970s, including "Stayin' Alive" and "How Deep Is Your Love."
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Dick Clark Dead at 82
April 18, 2012 by Eudie PakTelevision icon Dick Clark died this morning from a massive heart attack at St. John’s hospital in Los Angeles following an outpatient procedure the night before...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Dick
- Famous Television Personalities
Dick Clark
Television Personality / 1929 - 2012
Dick Clark was a TV personality known for the shows American Bandstand, $25,000 Pyramid and TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, among others.
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Anne Frank: Her Diary Reconsidered
April 17, 2012 by Kim GilmoreReaders throughout the world have learned about the horrors of the Holocaust by reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Written in a personal style, almost...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Anne
- Famous People Born in 1929
Anne Frank
1929 - 1945
Anne Frank is a Jewish girl that had to go into hiding during World War II. She is best known for the diary that she kept, which continues to touch people today.
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Lookalike of the Week: I Am Your Father
April 12, 2012 by Kayla AriasAaron Douglas played a leading role in the Harlem Renaissance as a painter and a graphic artist, and James Earl Jones is a famous actor. Although these men have...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
Aaron Douglas
Illustrator, Painter / 1899 - 1979
Aaron Douglas was an African-American painter and graphic artist who played a leading role in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- People Who Played Scrooge
James Earl Jones
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1931 -
James Earl Jones is the American actor who voiced Darth Vader in the Star Wars film franchise. He's also known for roles in such films as The Hunt for Red October and Field of Dreams, and such shows as Frasier and Everwood.
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Photo of the Week: Creatures Great and Small
April 16, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -
Paul McCartney is a former member of the Beatles and one of the most popular solo performers of all time.
Stella McCartney
Animal Rights Activist, Fashion Designer / 1971 -
Fashion designer and committed vegetarian Stella McCartney is the daughter of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his late wife, Linda.

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