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Leila Taha
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Leila Taha is a regular contributor for BIO Now. She would love for Michael Jackson's ghost to haunt her house.
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Green Leaders: From Past to Present
April 20, 2012 by Leila TahaPost a commentApril 22 is Earth Day. Celebrated in more than 175 countries, Earth Day is a day for appreciating nature and raising awareness of how we can help preserve it. Environmentalism...
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- In these groups:
- Sober Celebs
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Kristin Davis
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1965 -
On the popular Sex and the City, actress Kristin Davis played Charlotte York, who struggles with her inhibitions as she confronts New York's single scene.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Brad Pitt
Film Actor / 1963 -
Actor and producer Brad Pitt is a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee and a two-time winner of People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" title (1995 and 2000.)
- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Philosophers
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Philosopher, Journalist, Poet / 1803 - 1882
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American Transcendentalist poet, philosopher and essayist during the 19th century. One of his best-known essays is "Self-Reliance.”
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Where Are They Now
Leonardo DiCaprio
Environmental Activist, Film Actor / 1974 -
Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in such films as Titanic, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Inception and Django Unchained.
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5 Famous Hoaxes
March 30, 2012 by Leila TahaSince April Fools' Day is this weekend, we thought we'd stay away from playing tricks on our readers. Instead, we look at five of the greatest practical jokes of...
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- In these groups:
- Political Criminals
- Famous Irish-Americans
- John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
U.S. President / 1913 - 1994
Richard Nixon was the 37th U.S. president and the only commander-in-chief to resign from his position, after the 1970s Watergate scandal.
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Orson Welles
Film Actor, Director / 1915 - 1985
Orson Welles wrote, directed and starred in the film Citizen Kane, among others, which remains one of the most influential films ever made.
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Famous Tax Evaders
April 11, 2012 by Leila Taha“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and...
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- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Capricorns
Al Capone
Organized Crime Boss / 1899 - 1947
A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone (a.k.a. 'Scarface') rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era.
- In these groups:
- Tax Truants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1920
Leona Helmsley
Business Leader / 1920 - 2007
Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.
- In these groups:
- Vampires
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Onscreen Superheroes
Wesley Snipes
Film Actor / 1962 -
Wesley Snipes is an actor known for his action roles in such films as Blade and Passenger 57 and for his trouble with the law over unpaid taxes.
- In these groups:
- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
Sophia Loren
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1934 -
Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian actress. A striking beauty, Loren is often listed among the world's all time most attractive women.
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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'Keeffe is a 20th century American painter best known for her flower canvases and southwestern landscapes.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Famous Last Words
April 6, 2012 by Leila TahaThanks to innovations like Twitter, we always hear about every zany thing a celebrity does. But what about celebrities' last words? Even on their deathbeds, several...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Jane
- Famous People Born in 1775
Jane Austen
Writer / 1775 - 1817
Jane Austen was a Georgian era author, best known for her social commentary in novels including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma.
- In these groups:
- Fright Writers
- Imbibers
- Mysterious Deaths
Edgar Allan Poe
Writer / 1809 - 1849
American writer, critic and editor Edgar Allan Poe is famous for his tales and poems of horror and mystery, including The Raven.
- In these groups:
- Napoleon and Josephine
- Shorties with Authority
- Mysterious Deaths
Napoleon
Military Leader, Political Leader, Emperor / 1769 - 1821
Napoleon Bonaparte was a military general who became the first emperor of France. His drive for military expansion changed the world.
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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.
