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Josh Mapes
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Josh Mapes is the Video Manager for BIO.com. He'd like the ghost of Julia Child to haunt his house, so there would always be butter melting on the stove.
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Lady Bird Johnson and Wildflowers
July 11, 2012 by Josh MapesPost a commentLady Bird Johnson died on July 11th, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of conservation and beautification. A Texas native, she always had a love of the outdoors, and...
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- People with Animal Names
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Lady Bird Johnson
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady / 1912 - 2007
The wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson served as first lady from 1963 to 1969.
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Judy Garland: Highlights from Her Life and Career
June 8, 2012 by Josh MapesThis Sunday, the 66th Annual Tony Awards will honor the best in Broadway Theater. Actress Tracie Bennett is considered a front runner for playing Judy Garland...
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Judy Garland: Troubles from the End of the Rainbow
June 22, 2012 by Josh MapesOn June 22nd, 1969, Judy Garland died from an overdose of barbiturates in her London hotel, just weeks after she'd celebrated her 47th Birthday. Though Judy Garland's
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Imbibers
- Famous Irish-Americans
Judy Garland
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up, Singer / 1922 - 1969
Actress and singer Judy Garland was the star of many classic musical films, and was known for her tremendous talent and troubled life.
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Marilyn and Other Flop Broadway Musicals about Real People
June 1, 2012 by Josh MapesBorn on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe still fascinates the public almost a century later. Within the last year, her life was the subject of the movie My Week with...
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- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
John Lennon, pop star, composer, songwriter and recording artist, founded the Beatles, a band that impacted the music scene like no other before or since.
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- Fantastically French
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer / 1883 - 1971
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
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- Failed Assassinations
- Political Party Crashers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Activist, Warrior, Governor, U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
Boy George
Singer / 1961 -
Boy George a flamboyant, androgynous British singer who once fronted the band Culture Club.
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- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Born in 1909
Clyde Barrow
Murderer, Thief / 1909 - 1934
Outlaw Clyde Barrow and his partner, Bonnie, robbed banks and store owners during the Depression and were believed to be responsible for at least 13 murders.
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- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Bonnie
Bonnie Parker
Murderer, Thief / 1910 - 1934
Half of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde, Bonnie Parker became one of America's most famous outlaws. She and partner Clyde Barrow robbed banks and small businesses, leaving a bloody train of murder victims in their wake.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
Victoria Woodhull
Women's Rights Activist, Editor, Publisher / 1838 - 1927
Victoria Woodhull was a spiritualist, activist, politician and author who was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States.
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10 Primetime Soap Stars We Love to Hate
June 13, 2012 by Josh MapesAny great soap opera needs a great villain. While viewers may identify more with the protagonist, the villains in a serial drama always spice things up, cause trouble...
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- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Larry Hagman
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Television Producer / 1931 - 2012
Larry Hagman starred opposite Barbara Eden on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and played J.R. Ewing on the primetime drama Dallas.
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Beatty's Babes
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Joan Collins
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1933 -
Actress Joan Collins played Alexis Carrington Colby, the vicious, vengeful ex-wife of patriarch Blake Carrington, on Aaron Spelling’s prime-time drama Dynasty.
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Celebrity Golfers
- Primetime Soap Stars
Heather Locklear
Television Actress, Pin-up / 1961 -
Actress Heather Locklear was on the television series C.H.I.P.S, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Melrose Place and Sin City. She was also in the movie Firestarter.
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- Famous Moms
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Arians
Marcia Cross
Television Actress / 1962 -
Marcia Cross is best known for her role in Desperate Housewives as Bree Van De Kamp, opposite Terri Hatcher and Eva Longoria.
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- Where Are They Now
- Hotheads
- Bewitching Women
Shannen Doherty
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Television Producer, Writer / 1971 -
Shannen Doherty is best known for her roles as Heather Duke in the film Heathers and on TV as Brenda in Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Prue in Charmed.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- USO Entertainers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Diahann Carroll
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1935 -
Diahann Carroll is an actress of stage, screen and TV known for her show Julia and films such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Primetime Soap Stars
Jane Wyman
Actress / 1917 - 2007
Jane Wyman was a Academy Award-winning American screen actress who was also Ronald Reagan's first wife.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Vegans
Alec Baldwin
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1958 -
American movie, television and theater actor Alec Baldwin is the star of the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he received Golden Globes and an Emmy.
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Anna Jarvis: Mother of Modern Mother's Day
May 12, 2012 by Josh MapesTomorrow, mothers in the United States will receive phone calls, candy, and homemade art projects. It's the one day a year they'll hopefully get to sit back, put...

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