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Neil Armstrong, First Man on Moon, Dies at 82
August 25, 2012 by Eudie PakNeil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon and a symbol of American heroism, died on Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 82, reports CNN.com.
"We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications...
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Neil Armstrong
Astronaut, Explorer, Pilot / 1930 - 2012
Astronaut, military pilot, and educator, Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man to walk on the moon.
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Todd Akin's Worst Week Ever, LL Cool J Obliterates Burglar
August 24, 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...
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U.S. Representative / 1947 -
Todd Akin is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd District, best known for his controversial statement on abortion made during his 2012 senate bid.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- AIDS Activists
Rosie O'Donnell
Film Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1962 -
Rosie O'Donnell is a comedian who made the move to the big screen with 1992's A League of Their Own, going on to co-host TV's The View
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- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
Ryan Lochte
Professional Swimmer / 1984 -
Ryan Lochte is an American swimmer who has won 11 Olympic medals in the sport, including five golds.
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- Pucker Uppers
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
LL Cool J
Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper / 1968 -
Hip-hop artist and actor LL Cool J made it big with Def Jam Records in the late 1980s and '90s with albums like Mama Said Knock You Out.
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Gene Kelly's 100th Birthday: Patricia W. Kelly Considers Her Husband's Legacy
August 22, 2012 by Patricia Ward KellyI was delighted when Biography.com asked me if I would write a short piece about what Gene would want his legacy to be on his centennial. I was happy for two reasons:...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Actors Turned Directors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
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Dirty Dancing's 25th Anniversary: Top Pop Culture Takeaways
August 21, 2012 by Eudie PakNow I've had the time of my life / No I never felt like this before / Yes I swear it's the truth...and I owe it all to you...It's hard to believe that it's already...
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Famous Movie Dancers
- Famous Action Movie Stars
Patrick Swayze
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1952 - 2009
Patrick Swayze was a Golden-Globe winning, beloved actor, as well as a singer, songwriter, and dancer, who died of pancreatic cancer in September of 2009.
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- Famous Movie Dancers
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Arians
Jennifer Grey
Film Actress, Television Actress, Reality Television Star / 1960 -
Jennifer Grey is an American actress, best-known for her role as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the 1987 hit film Dirty Dancing.
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Saving the Tesla Tower, One Comic at a Time: Interview with The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman
August 22, 2012 by Eudie PakNikola Tesla—does that name ring a bell? Or to be more fitting—spark an alternating current, perhaps? If you’re not too familiar with Tesla, it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise, considering many people view him as an unsung hero of the world’s greatest...
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Inventors
- Famous Engineers
Nikola Tesla
Engineer, Inventor / 1856 - 1943
Serbian-American inventor Nikola Telsa developed the alternating-current electrical system that's widely used today, and discovered the rotating magnetic field (the basis of most AC machinery).
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
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