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2012
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Obama's 'Horses and Bayonets' Quip, Donald Trump's Announcement Fail
October 26, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week, here...
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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.
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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
- In these groups:
- Pucker Uppers
- Cast of Hitchcock
- Famous Pisceans
Jessica Biel
Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress / 1982 -
Jessica Biel is a Hollywood sex symbol and actress, known for her work in the series 7th Heaven and films like The Illusionist and Total Recall.
Justin Timberlake
Film Actor, Singer / 1981 -
Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on The New Mickey Mouse Club and made it big with boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a solo singer and budding actor.
Taylor Swift
Singer / 1989 -
Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift is one of country music's top recording artists, having crossed over into pop and winning many awards.
Lady Gaga
Songwriter, Singer / 1986 -
Pop icon Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame included hits "Just Dance" and "Poker Face." Her follow-up, The Fame Monster, was nominated for six Grammys.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Frightening Fathers
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
Donald Trump
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1946 -
Donald Trump is a real estate mogul and billionaire. He is also owner of Trump Plaza and host of the NBC reality series, The Celebrity Apprentice.
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Annie Edson Taylor: Queen of the Mist
October 22, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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...
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named Annie
- Famous People Born in 1838
Annie Edson Taylor
1838 - 1921
Annie Edson Taylor was a teacher and daredevil who was the first person to ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel.
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Movie Monster Stats
October 25, 2012 by Eudie PakIf you're into retro horror flicks (or if you're just looking for inspiration as you prepare to slip into your Godzilla Halloween costume), then you're in for a...
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Henry Ward Beecher and Jon Stewart
October 24, 2012 by Kayla AriasHenry Ward Beecher was an American clergyman and social reformer who was accused of having an affair with a friend’s wife, resulting in one of the most high-profile...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Jon Stewart
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Cancerians
Henry Ward Beecher
Minister / 1813 - 1887
Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congressional clergyman, best known for his Protestant sermons and his involvement in a high-profile adultery scandal.
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George McGovern, Liberal Icon, Dead at 90
October 22, 2012 by Eudie PakGeorge S. McGovern, liberal Democratic leader and three-term South Dakota senator, died Sunday night in hospice care in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the age of 90, reports...
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named George
George McGovern
U.S. Representative / 1922 - 2012
Though he helped reform the Democratic Party, U.S. Senator George S. McGovern lost his 1972 presidential campaign to Richard Nixon.
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Unmasked: Actors Behind Their Monster Action Figures
October 23, 2012 by Collin DavidSome of the most well-known and respected actors in the history of cinema are men whose faces we barely know. In 1923, Universal Studios began releasing an extensive series of monster movies, featuring creatures that would soon become iconic, including...
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- Creepy Actors
- Vampires
- Numerous Nuptials
Boris Karloff
Film Actor / 1887 - 1969
Boris Karloff was an English-born actor whose name became synonymous with horror movies.
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- Elementals
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Claude Rains
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1889 - 1967
In his thirty year career, actor Claude Rains appeared in close to sixty films. He was nominated for four Best Supporting Actor Academy Awards.
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Lon Chaney
Film Actor / 1883 - 1930
Lon Chaney was an actor known for his use of makeup to great effect in such films as The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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- Creepy Actors
- Vampires
- Famous Aquarians
Lon Chaney Jr.
Film Actor / 1902 - 1973
Lon Chaney Jr. was known for being the only actor to play all of the "big four" monsters: the Mummy, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein and Dracula.
