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Biography & Personal Stories

A collection of 198 issues

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.

Biography & Personal Stories History Adventure & Exploration

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.

Music Biography & Personal Stories

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.

History Biography & Personal Stories Art, Culture & Design

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.

Music Biography & Personal Stories Medicine, Psychology & Health

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.

Music Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories

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.

Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories Entertainment & Media

The Baroness Who Battled Fascism: Meet Helena Bonham Carter's Incredible Grandmother

TIL about Violet Bonham Carter, a formidable British politician, orator, and friend to Churchill. The grandmother of actress Helena Bonham Carter, she was a powerful early voice against Nazism and the policy of appeasement, leaving a legacy of courage and political conviction.

Biography & Personal Stories History Wars, Conflict & Heroes

How Oprah, Michael Jordan, and Prince Saved Spike Lee's 'Malcolm X' From Hollywood's Grip

Spike Lee's epic 'Malcolm X' nearly died when Warner Bros. cut funding. The film was saved only after Lee's public appeal led to crucial donations from Black icons like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Prince, ensuring his grand vision reached the screen.

Entertainment & Media Business & Economics Biography & Personal Stories

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