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Anderson Cooper Announces He's Gay, Rupert Murdoch Bashes Scientology
July 6, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentBiography.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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- Silver Foxes
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Anderson Cooper
Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1967 -
Anderson Cooper was a news correspondent on ABC and CNN before hosting his own show, Anderson Cooper 360.
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- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Scorpios
Nastia Liukin
Gymnast / 1989 -
Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin, better known as Nastia Liukin, is a world-renowned gymnast and Olympian who was named the Olympic individual all-around Champion in 2008.
Simon Le Bon
Singer / 1958 -
Simon Le Bon was lead singer of the 1980s pop group Duran Duran, known for recording the hit song “Hungry Like the Wolf.” He left the group before they later reunited in 2001.
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
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President Obama Slow Jams & James Cameron Gets Spacey
April 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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- In these groups:
- 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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- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
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Pro Eater Sonya Thomas Talks Hot Dogs & More
July 3, 2012 by Eudie PakCan you hear the thunderous roar of the insatiable crowd? Can you feel the inflated, hamster cheeks of those select frankfurter gladiators who choose to pummel endless...
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Lookalike of the Week: Home Run
March 29, 2012 by Kayla AriasWith the BIO channel premiere of Glee: Keep on Believin' quickly approaching, we are looking at the cast of Glee to see if we can spot any doppelgängers. First up...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Baseball Players
Bob Lemon
Baseball Player, Coach / 1920 - 2000
Bob Lemon was an All Star Major League Baseball pitcher who had his heyday in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Famous Tennis Tantrums
June 28, 2012 by Natana JulesIt’s officially Grand Slam season, and after a 2012 French Open full of upsets, records, and surprising wins, tennis players and fans have their eyes set on Wimbledon...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Hotheads
- Famous Lefties
John McEnroe
Tennis Player / 1959 -
John McEnroe is a world champion tennis player famous for his temperamental outbursts. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Virgoans
Jimmy Connors
Tennis Player / 1952 -
Fiery American tennis star Jimmy Connors won eight Grand Slam singles championships with his powerful two-handed backhand stroke.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
Serena Williams
Tennis Player / 1981 -
American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 29 Grand Slam titles and several Olympic gold medals.
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Manny Ramirez Arrested on Battery Charge
September 13, 2011 by Leila TahaThings are not looking up for troubled ex-baseball player Manny Ramirez. The former major leaguer was arrested at his home in Weston, Florida, on a a charge of domestic...
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- Hispanic Athletes
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Geminis
Manny Ramirez
Baseball Player / 1972 -
Manny Ramirez is a Dominican-American baseball player who helped the Red Sox win the World Series after an 86-year losing streak.

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