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Julia Child's 100th Birthday: A Centennial Celebration of Fun Facts
August 13, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellPost a commentJulia Child was a serious cook who always seemed to be having fun. Whether she was teaching Cordon Bleu cuisine to Americans on her famous TV show, The French Chef...
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Chefs
- Famous Television Personalities
Julia Child
Chef, Television Personality, Journalist / 1912 - 2004
TV chef and author Julia Child adapted complex French cooking for everyday Americans, with her groundbreaking cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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Photo of the Week: Before Will and Kate
July 23, 2012 by Kayla AriasThe 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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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Princes
Prince Andrew
Activist, Military Leader, Prince / 1960 -
Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, is the Duke of York and fourth in line to the British throne.
Sarah Ferguson
Duchess / 1959 -
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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- Famous Scottish People
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Leos
Queen Mother Elizabeth
Political Leader, Queen / 1900 - 2002
Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.
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London Olympic Highlights: Best Moments from the 2012 Summer Games
August 9, 2012 by Nicole SantosuossoAs the Olympic Games come to a close, we look back at the moments that made us jump from our seats, cheer in excitement, or maybe even shed a tear, and celebrate...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Famous Leos
Kerri Walsh-Jennings
Athlete / 1978 -
Kerri Walsh-Jennings is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Misty May-Treanor.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
Misty May-Treanor
Athlete / 1977 -
Misty May-Treanor is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Kerri Walsh-Jennings.
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
Jordyn Wieber
Gymnast / 1995 -
American gymnast Jordyn Wieber is best known as the first U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team member to hail from Michigan.
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- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Gabby Douglas
Gymnast / 1995 -
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Geminis
Aly Raisman
Gymnast / 1994 -
American gymnast Aly Raisman won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.
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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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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Capricorns
Yohan Blake
Track and Field Athlete / 1989 -
Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake holds the world record for the 4-by-100-meter relay. In 2012, he won a silver medal in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races, losing to rival and fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt in both events.
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- Elementals
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Usain Bolt
Track and Field Athlete / 1986 -
Usain Bolt became the first man in Olympic history to win both the 100-meter and 200-meter races in world record times in 2008. Four years later, at the London Olympics, he became the first man to win gold medals in both the 100 and 200 at consecutive Olympic Games and the first man in history to set three world records in a single Olympic Games competition.
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- James Bond Actors
Daniel Craig
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1968 -
Daniel Craig is an English actor who has played a wide varity of roles but is best known for playing the most recent incarnation of James Bond.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Gymnasts
McKayla Maroney
Gymnast / 1995 -
American gymnast McKayla Maroney won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympics gymnastics team and a silver medal for the vault at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Oscar Wilde and Hugh Grant: Reading Is Fundamental
July 18, 2012 by Kayla AriasOscar Wilde is best known for his numerous literary works. One of his most famous plays was The Importance of Being Earnest. Hugh Grant is an award-winning English...
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Lookalikes
- Irish Eyes
Oscar Wilde
Writer / 1854 - 1900
Author Oscar Wilde published several acclaimed works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Hugh Grant
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1960 -
Hugh Grant is a Golden Globe Award-winning British actor who starred in Four Weddings and a Funeral and the film adaptation of Bridget Jones's Diary.
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Marilyn Monroe's Death: 50 Years Later, Photos By Sam Shaw
August 3, 2012 by Leanne FrenchAugust 5th will mark the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death, and still, a half century later, the world is fascinated by the legend of Hollywood’s most celebrated...
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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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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Sam Shaw
Photographer / 1912 - 1999
Photographer Sam Shaw is remembered for his iconic images of such stars as Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando. He also produced several films, including 1961's Paris Blues.
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Lookalike of the Week: This Machine Finds Twins
July 10, 2012 by Kayla AriasWith Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday just days away on July 14th, what better way to celebrate than by highlighting his lookalike and exploring their similarities...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Woody Guthrie
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1912 - 1967
Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music.
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- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Luke Perry
Television Actor / 1966 -
Actor Luke Perry was born October 11, 1966, in Fredericktown, Ohio. In 1990, he landed his breakthrough role as the rebellious teen heartthrob Dylan McKay on Aaron Spelling’s dramatic TV series Beverly Hills 90210. In the years since, he has enjoyed

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