Hello, Biography.com readers!
Welcome to the first installment of I Never Knew That, a weekly feature examining strange and surprising true stories about the biggest newsmakers of the past and present. From King Tut to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, we hope you’ll learn something new about the more than 3,000 famous figures that call our site home. And, just maybe, dominate your next trivia night.
In this debut episode, editor Tyler ventures back to the 1800s to check in with American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their cross-country expedition not only changed the map of the United States in their relative infancy, but influenced the creation of one of the biggest sporting events: the Kentucky Derby.
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Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
