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Sci-Fi Fantasy Writers & Their Imaginary Worlds
April 25, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentYou don't necessarily have to be a nerd to like magic, dragons, make-believe languages, barbarian kings, and unicorns...well, okay, so maybe we're lying. Regardless...
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Academics
- Famous Linguists
J.R.R. Tolkien
Linguist, Author / 1892 - 1973
J.R.R. Tolkien is an internationally renowned fantasy writer. He is best known for authoring The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
C.S. Lewis
Journalist, Author / 1898 - 1963
C.S. Lewis was a prolific Irish writer and scholar best known for his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series as well as his pro-Christian texts.
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- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.M. Barrie
Author, Playwright / 1860 - 1937
Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish dramatist, best known for writing the play Peter Pan.
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.K. Rowling
Author / 1965 -
J.K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.
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Does Bobak Ferdowsi Look Like Zachary Quinto?
May 15, 2013 by Thad MorganAlthough Trekkies may be rushing to see Star Trek Into Darkness this weekend, there are real life galactic explorers right here on planet Earth. For instance, there...
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- Star Trek Stars
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Geminis
Zachary Quinto
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1977 -
Zachary Quinto starred as the main villain on the popular supernatural television show Heroes, and has played Spock in J.J. Abrams's rebooted Star Trek film series.
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Plants & Animals Named After Celebrities
April 20, 2012 by Eudie PakSometimes it’s just not enough to have a street, a building or even a day named after you when you’re famous. The real test to achieving immortality is when your...
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- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Hugh
- Famous People Born in 1926
Hugh Hefner
Entrepreneur / 1926 -
Hugh Hefner created the adult entertainment magazine Playboy. Today, the Playboy brand includes an extensive publishing, TV and internet empire.
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- USO Entertainers
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Taureans
Stephen Colbert
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1964 -
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show before hosting his own spin-off, The Colbert Show.
Beyoncé Knowles
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1981 -
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
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- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Helen Mirren
Actress / 1945 -
Helen Mirren is a revered, award-winning actress who’s film and TV work includes Prime Suspect, Caligula, Shadowboxer, Elizabeth I and The Queen.
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Yo Mama! 7 Famous Mothers You'd Want to Have—or Maybe Not
May 10, 2013 by Eudie PakInstead of popping up a typical florally Mother's Day post, we thought it'd be fun take a bunch of famous moms—from past and present—and shove them in categories...
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- The Kennedy Family
- Beatty's Babes
- Influential Women of Washington
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
U.S. First Lady, Publisher / 1929 - 1994
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, noted for her style and elegance, was the wife of President John F. Kennedy and a U.S. first lady. She later married Aristotle Onassis.
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- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Married Divorced Remarried
Heidi Klum
Actress, Model, Reality Television Star, Television Producer / 1973 -
Former supermodel Heidi Klum has produced and served as host and judge of Project Runway, a competitive reality television series about fashion designers.
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- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Aquarians
- Reality TV Stars
Jillian Michaels
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1974 -
A high-profile trainer and life coach, Jillian Michaels starred on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser and has created her own fitness franchise.
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African-American Firsts
February 28, 2012 by Leila TahaMany people know that Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, and that Barack Obama is the first black U.S. President. But over the course of American...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Lookalikes
Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize-winning memoirist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Marian Anderson
Singer, Diplomat / 1897 - 1993
Marian Anderson was an African American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time, and recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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- Famous Black Scientists
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Sagittarians
Guion S. Bluford
Astronaut, Pilot, Scientist / 1942 -
Bluford became the first African American to travel in space in 1983, as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Ernie Davis
Football Player / 1939 - 1963
Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
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Does Francis Ford Coppola Look Like Steve Wozniak?
April 17, 2013 by Thad MorganThere were lots of innovations to appreciate in the 70s, and David Bowie-Ziggy Stardust aside, chief among them were mobster films and the launch of Apple. In fact...
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- Famous Fathers
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Francis Ford Coppola
Director, Producer, Screenwriter / 1939 -
Director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola is best known for creating The Godfather film series starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
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- Modern Titans of Tech
- Apple Icons
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
Steve Wozniak
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Engineer, Inventor / 1950 -
Steve Wozniak is an American computer scientist best known as one of the founders of Apple and the inventor of the Apple II computer.

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