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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
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kissing on their wedding day

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
Queen Elizabeth II World War II

Queen Elizabeth's Surprising Military Role in World War II

By Barbara Maranzani
Princess Diana

Was Princess Diana a Commoner Before Marrying Prince Charles?

By Sara Kettler
Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

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More Famous Brits

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Confirmed: Archie and Lilibet Are Prince, Princess

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: Actor Jonny Lee Miller attends the "Elementary" panel during 2013 PaleyFest: Made In New York at The Paley Center for Media on October 5, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Jonny Lee Miller

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

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