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Andy Warhol and The Factory
February 22, 2012 by Kim GilmoreAvant-garde artist Andy Warhol is known for his creative flair, and for turning every day objects—like the Campbell's soup can—into pop culture icons. With his signature silver hair, Warhol was at the epicenter of the cutting-edge New York City art...
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- Famous Actresses
- Famous Models
Edie Sedgwick
Actress, Model / 1943 - 1971
Edie Sedgwick was a socialite and model who became a muse to Andy Warhol in the 1960s.
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- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Famous Leos
Betsey Johnson
Fashion Designer / 1942 -
Fashion designer Betsey Johnson developed her edgy, offbeat style during the new wave/punk era of the late 1970s.
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- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Lefties
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Bob Dylan
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 -
Bob Dylan is a folk rock singer-songwriter whose career began in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues like war and civil rights.
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- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Painters
Salvador Dalí
Painter, Filmmaker, Writer / 1904 - 1989
Salvador Dali is best known for his long surrealist painting career.
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- Famous Singers
Lou Reed
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1942 -
Lou Reed is a singer and guitarist best known as a co-founder of the influential rock group the Velvet Underground and as solo artist.
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Who Am I? Famous Black History Record-Breakers
February 14, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatThe best and the brightest have a way of capturing our attention, and when it comes to making world records there's no shortage of notable African Americans. Here...
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Photo of the Week: Impact Imminent
February 20, 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...
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Presidential Nicknames Edition
February 17, 2012 by Leila TahaAs the country gears up for the 2012 presidential race, we turn our attention to an important aspect of presidential history: The presidential nickname. Nearly...
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- Famous People Named Benjamin
Benjamin Harrison
U.S. President / 1833 - 1901
Benjamin Harrison is best known as the 23rd president of the United States. He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison.
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Political Party Crashers
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Martin Van Buren
Governor, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1782 - 1862
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States. His shrewd dealings laid the foundations for the Democratic Party and the modern political machine.
Grover Cleveland
Lawyer, Governor, Mayor, U.S. President / 1837 - 1908
The 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland is the only POTUS to serve two nonconsecutive terms, as well as the first to be married in the White House.
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African-American Inventors
February 14, 2012 by Leila TahaAfrican-Americans have faced many obstacles over the course of history, but this hasn't stopped bright, innovative individuals from developing inventions that have...
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- Famous Black Scientists
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Garrett Morgan
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Publisher / 1877 - 1963
Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his many patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, and an improved sewing machine and traffic signal.
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Taureans
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Elijah McCoy
Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor / 1844 - 1929
Elijah McCoy was a 19th century African-American inventor best known for inventing lubrication devices used to make train travel more efficient.
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Inventors
Lewis Howard Latimer
Engineer, Inventor / 1848 - 1928
Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone.
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- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Libras
George Carruthers
Physicist / 1939 -
Scientist George Carruthers created inventions, such as the ultraviolet camera, or spectograph, which was used by NASA in the 1972 Apollo 16 flight, revealing the mysteries of space and the Earth's atmosphere.
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What Would Honest Abe Wear?
February 16, 2012 by Jennifer BallFashion Week may be wrapping up, but that doesn't stop blogger and fashion expert John Jannuzzi from thinking up more great contemporary fashions for our favorite historical figures. Since we just finished celebrating Lincoln's birthday (Whew! What a...
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