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If you could travel back in time to meet any famous person, who would you choose?

We won't go into details about the physics behind this question, but suffice to say you've stumbled onto a portal that allows you to travel through time, and you can only visit five places. Forget saving the world, or making yourself a millionaire—you've decided your time would be better spent making social calls to your favorite, famous heroes. Who would you choose to meet?

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    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

    Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died...

    • I would visit him a few hours before his death, and take him to a friggin hospital! I'd go against Doc Brown's wishes and change history, so we could all see what Michael was going to do at his This Is It tour!

      Comment by awsmith2006
    • I love him and I miss him so much! I want him to know that he is loved all around the world and that he shouldn't be lonely and stay Genius.

      Comment by iammarcial
    • I love Michael Jackson since I was 6, and after 14 years, my heart is never change. I listen his songs everyday and always remind myself he is the best forever. If i have a chance to meet him, i will ask him to give me his Billie Jean glove, hahaha!!

      Comment by vinhdq
    • i love him

      Comment by duytin
    • giving and never turned his back on the planet

      Comment by ghosts4real
    • God He is the one I want to meet..He inspired me and he changed my life..love u

      Comment by visa
    • I believe you

      Comment by stevesbiggestfan
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    Jesus Christ

    Jesus Christ

    Biblical Figure / 6 - 30

    Jesus founded Christianity, one of the world’s most influential religions. His teachings and life are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament and emulated by Christians all over the world.

    Jesus founded Christianity, one of the world’s most influential religions. His teachings and life are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament and emulated by Christians all over the world...

    • just so i could thank him and hug his neck at least once

      Comment by arksmama
    • To See if he is real

      Comment by Kelly26
    • Just to talk....

      Comment by Sherow
    • I'd like to ask him a lot of questions I have about what is true and what is not in Catholicism.

      Comment by HelloHeloNy
    • To look into those eternal eyes.

      Comment by Timberflea
    • I think it would be fascinating to sit, be QUIET and just LISTEN!

      Comment by onuoremun1
    • Is´s freaking jesus! dah.

      Comment by ertwro
    • Just

      Comment by JinLee
    • ask him a few questions

      Comment by hemmo54
    • he's jesus we could

      Comment by Unihave
    • to walk beside someone that performed miracles and loved without limits. Wonder what the wine at the wedding was like?

      Comment by ghosts4real
    • TELL ME EVERYTHING!

      Comment by robertab777
    • I like Jesus more than Michael Jackson because he died for me!

      Comment by Obed
    • Definitely. He has had monumental influence on my life. How sweet his Presence must be.

      Comment by newhitney
    • HE IS YOUR REAL FATHER

      Comment by sweetlady34
    • He has done sooooooooooooo many wonderful for me. You need to get to know him also

      Comment by kda7
    • I think he would be a very interesting person to talk too. I would like to discuss philosophy, healing and life strategies for a start. I am very interested in his teachings , especially on unconditional love. a man of yesterday that I would like to talk to about today.

      Comment by geminisky
    • The God that lived among us, yet we knew Him not.

      Comment by Iykobi
    • who else...

      Comment by Jerseyghostgirl
    • Id beg him on my knees for forgiveness

      Comment by PrinceOfLove7
    • of course

      Comment by bipolarinaj
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    Leonardo da Vinci

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Mathematician, Artist, Inventor, Musician, Writer / 1452 - 1519

    Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter and a genius in many realms of science. He is best known for two paintings: the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."

    Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter and a genius in many realms of science. He is best known for two paintings: the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."

    • #1

      Comment by jbond007
    • Here's a guy I'd like to talk to! A thinker, designer, architect, artist... I'd LOVE to show him a computer!

      Comment by awsmith2006
    • A genius!

      Comment by HelloHeloNy
    • Learning

      Comment by JinLee
    • TEACH ME EVERYTHING! SHOW ME EVERYTHING!

      Comment by robertab777
    • cause he was one of the greatest multitalented inventors and artists ever.. where does his inspiration come from?

      Comment by Obed
    • As an artist myself I would definately love to speak with lLeonardo da Vinci. Can't even immagine what he could teach me about life and art.

      Comment by geminisky
    • for his arts and painting. i admire him most

      Comment by amit0190
    • for his arts and painting. i admire him most

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    Freddie Mercury

    Freddie Mercury

    Songwriter, Singer / 1946 - 1991

    Freddie Mercury is best known as the rock worlds most versatile and engaging performers and for his mock operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody.

    Freddie Mercury is best known as the rock worlds most versatile and engaging performers and for his mock operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody.

    • GOD!

      Comment by daCaik
    • fantastic artist, excelent music, would like to see theuer wembley show.

      Comment by roddan
    • Still miss you Freddie!

      Comment by PolarMonk
    • Well, it's Freddie Mercury, my idol and a legend, I say no more!

      Comment by TS42
    • Their songs

      Comment by JinLee
    • Greatest Rock Legend of all Time!

      Comment by ClChambers
    • we're the princes of the universe!

      Comment by xelalien
    • Such a superstar!

      Comment by jrahmani
    • He was Truly Fantastic.

      Comment by jamesp7
    • Honestly, He's gotta be one of the most interesting people ever!

      Comment by Medinahusa
    • Honestly, He's gotta be one of the most interesting people ever!

      Comment by Medinahusa
    • he was a gift to our ears taken way too soon .

      Comment by loosemeat
    • Without a doubt. Going back to see Freddie perform again would be my #1

      Comment by filmgirl
    • My all time hero, the best ever.

      Comment by MegJames
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    Martin Luther King Jr.

    Martin Luther King Jr.

    Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1929 - 1968

    Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.

    Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.

    • His actions are the reason I can sit here and enjoy my freedom as a Black American Female. Thank you sir your fight was not lost on me.

      Comment by Sherow
    • I want to feel his compassion and desire to get up everyday to do what he did.

      Comment by onuoremun1
    • Um brilhante lutador contra o racismo!

      Comment by Thamires
    • Total inspiration.

      Comment by jrahmani
    • just love Martin Luther King, Jr. a very brave man who stood up for what he believed in.

      Comment by geminisky
    • i never knew why they did not support you, supported your journeys, as a young lady when i was in my 20's (yrs) i never understood why they never embrace your teachings.

      Comment by cocoginger
    • yes

      Comment by mimi14560
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    Socrates

    Philosopher
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    Jimi Hendrix

    Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
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    Nostradamus

    Scientist
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    Wolfgang Mozart

    Songwriter, Pianist
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    Ludwig van Beethoven

    Songwriter, Pianist
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    Bob Marley

    Songwriter, Singer
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    Aristotle

    Philosopher
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    Nikola Tesla

    Engineer, Inventor
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    John Lennon

    Songwriter, Singer
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    Marilyn Monroe

    Pin-up, Film Actress
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    Galileo

    Astronomer
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    Jim Morrison

    Songwriter, Singer, Poet
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    Albert Einstein

    Physicist
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