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2012
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Lookalike of the Week: Home Run
March 29, 2012 by Kayla AriasWith the BIO channel premiere of Glee: Keep on Believin' quickly approaching, we are looking at the cast of Glee to see if we can spot any doppelgängers. First up, Mike O'Malley:
At first glance, you wouldn't draw the connection between an actor...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Baseball Players
Bob Lemon
Baseball Player, Coach / 1920 - 2000
Bob Lemon was an All Star Major League Baseball pitcher who had his heyday in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Female Artists
March 23, 2012 by Leila TahaAs part of Women's History Month, today we take a look at women who made their mark in the world of art. Though men have traditionally dominated the world of art...
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- In these groups:
- Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Notable Hispanic Women
Frida Kahlo
Painter / 1907 - 1954
Painter Frida Kahlo was a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera and is still admired as a feminist icon.
- In these groups:
- Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Scorpios
Lee Krasner
Painter / 1908 - 1984
Modernist abstract painter and collage artist Lee Krasner, wife of Jackson Pollock, created the Little Image painting series and the multimedia collage "Milkweed."
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Painters
Georgia O'Keeffe
Painter / 1887 - 1986
Georgia O'Keefe is a 20th century American painter best known for her flower canvases and southwestern landscapes.
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Who Am I? Female Leaders
March 28, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatThink you have a tough job? Let's give a thought to those whose day-to-day have a huge impact on people. Specifically, we're thinking of fearless female leaders...
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Senator Mikulski: Political Trailblazer
March 27, 2012 by Kirsten BrooksU.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski of Maryland is the longest-serving woman in U.S. congressional history, and Dr. Libby O'Connell spoke with her during Women's History...
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Women Under 25 Who Made History
March 23, 2012 by Leila TahaIn the 21st century, we have many female role models to look up to. Female actresses, politicians, and first ladies are celebrated and profiled. We've come a long...
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Pocahontas
Folk Hero / 1595 - 1617
Pocahontas, later known as Rebecca Rolfe, was a Native American who assisted English colonists during their first years in Virginia.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen / 1533 - 1603
Elizabeth I was the long-ruling queen of England, governing with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years. The Elizabethan era is named for her.
- In these groups:
- Marc Antony and Cleopatra
- Loved to Death
- Notable Female Leaders
Cleopatra VII
Queen / 69 - 30
As queen of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra is one of the most famous female rulers in history. The stories surrounding Cleopatra's tragic life inspired a Shakespeare play.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous French People
Joan of Arc
Warrior / 1412 - 1431
Martyr, saint and military leader Joan of Arc, acting under divine guidance, led the French army to victory over the British during the Hundred Years' War.
- 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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Photo of the Week: So Close and Yet So Far
March 26, 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:
- Imbibers
- Baseball Nicknames
- Famous Lefties
Babe Ruth
Baseball Player / 1895 - 1948
Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth led the Red Sox to three championships, including the 1916 title which saw him pitch a still-record 13 scoreless innings.

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