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Biography & Personal Stories

A collection of 191 issues

One Letter Off: The Story of the Only Misspelling on the Borg-Warner Trophy

Johnnie Parsons is the only Indianapolis 500 winner whose name is misspelled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. After his rain-shortened victory in 1950, the silversmith engraved 'Johnny' instead of 'Johnnie,' a permanent error that adds a unique human touch to motorsport's most famous prize.

From Tsunami Debris to Canadian Tour Boat: The Incredible Journey of the Hamayuri

A Japanese fisherman's boat, lost in the 2011 tsunami, drifted across the Pacific. Found in Canada, it was repurposed for bear-watching tours. Years later, the original owner was identified and flown from Japan for an emotional reunion with his resilient vessel.

Lost in the Amazon: The 20-Year Separation and Unbelievable Survival of Isabel Godin

Separated from her husband for 20 years by colonial politics, Isabel Godin des Odonais undertook a perilous 3,000-mile journey through the Amazon to reunite with him. She was the sole survivor of her 42-person party, enduring unimaginable hardship before their eventual reunion.

A Fatal Coincidence: The Eerie Link Between Juice WRLD and John Lennon

In his debut single, Juice WRLD compared himself to a "jealous" John Lennon. In a tragic twist of fate, the rapper died on December 8, 2019, the exact same day the legendary Beatle was killed 39 years earlier, forever linking the two artists through a somber coincidence.

From Dachau to Duke: The Incredible Life of Franz of Bavaria, Britain's 'Other' King

Meet Franz of Bavaria, the 90-year-old Jacobite heir to the British throne. A survivor of Nazi concentration camps at age 11, he became a celebrated art connoisseur and has been in a same-sex partnership for over 40 years. His life is a remarkable story of resilience and dignity.

From a Brutal Attack to a Joyful Anthem: The True Story of 'Dancing in the Moonlight'

The feel-good classic 'Dancing in the Moonlight' has a shockingly dark origin. Songwriter Sherman Kelly wrote it after a brutal gang attack, envisioning a peaceful alternate reality where everyone was celebrating together. The song was his way of healing from extreme trauma.

The Ultimatum That Saved the Super Bowl: How Eminem Got 50 Cent on Stage

50 Cent's iconic upside-down performance at the 2022 Super Bowl almost didn't happen. Organizers were hesitant to include him until headliner Eminem issued a simple ultimatum: he wouldn't perform unless his longtime friend and collaborator was there too.

From Green Acres to Bloody Tarawa: The Secret Heroism of Eddie Albert

Many know Eddie Albert as the star of Green Acres, but few know he was a WWII hero. At the Battle of Tarawa, he piloted a landing craft under fire to rescue 47 stranded Marines, earning a Bronze Star. This heroic act later shielded him from the career-ending Hollywood Blacklist.

What a View of the Hudson Today: The Ironic Prelude to a Miracle

Less than a minute before a bird strike disabled US Airways Flight 1549, Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger remarked, 'What a view of the Hudson today.' This calm observation became a chillingly ironic prelude to the 'Miracle on the Hudson,' where his skill saved all 155 people on board.