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J.K. Rowling's Incredible Rags to Riches Story

Poor and almost homeless, the 'Harry Potter' creator eventually became the world's first billionaire author.

By Tim Ott
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The British Royal Family

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The Surprising Friendship Between Joan Rivers and King Charles

The comedienne and royal may appear to be unlikely pals, but the two shared a close relationship that endured until Rivers’ death in 2014.

By Sara Kettler
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How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding Was Different From Queen Elizabeth II's

By Colin Bertram
Prince William and Kate Middleton: 9 Photos of the Royal Couple While They Were Dating

Prince William and Kate Middleton: 9 Photos of the Royal Couple While They Were Dating

By Leigh Weingus
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Queen Elizabeth's Surprising Military Role in World War II

By Barbara Maranzani
Princess Diana

Was Princess Diana a Commoner?

By Sara Kettler
Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

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Stephen Hawking

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Florence Nightingale

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Jane Goodall

TTS audio available16 min
Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling

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Queen Elizabeth II

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

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Jack the Ripper

Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti

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Mary Shelley

TTS audio available12 min
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William Shakespeare

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Christopher Nolan

Warner Bros. Pictures And MRC Presents World Premiere Of "Wuthering Heights" - Arrivals

Charli XCX

TTS audio available13 min
82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals

Anya Taylor-Joy

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The Life and Death of Hamnet Shakespeare

TTS audio available9 min