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You would never know from his books that Goosebumps and Fear Street author R.L. Stine used to write joke books for kids under the name Jovial Bob Stine

6. The iconic actor talked to God. And God gave him some bad advice.

Alan Alda—who was born Alphonso D’Abruzzo on January 28, 1936—is the only person to win acting, directing, and writing Emmys for the same program.

Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro has earned Hollywood legend status with panache and bone-deep portrayals.

Most people know John Wayne for his cowboy persona. But there was much more to the Duke than that famous swagger.

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, left a revolutionary mark on sanitation, healthcare ... and pie charts.

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The First Lady of Song, who once got some help from Marilyn Monroe, was the first African American woman to win a Grammy.

While Barbra Streisand's creative talents made her a star, her no-nonsense attitude has made her an icon.

A few facts about the woman who originated the "America's Sweetheart" title.

In addition to being one of the world's greatest thinkers, Albert Einstein was also quite the philosopher. These are just a few of his many brilliant quotes.

Judy Blume was the queen of the YA novel before the concept even existed, inspiring generations of passionate fans—and a fair share of dissenters—in her more than 50-year career.

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Becoming a royal didn't come cheap for Grace Kelly: Her family had to fork over a $2 million dowry for her to become a princess.

The raindrops on roses-loving Hollywood icon is turning 82 years old today.

Neil Armstrong, who would have turned 87 years old today, is remembered as both a "reluctant American hero" and "the spiritual repository of spacefaring dreams and ambitions."

Actor and pop culture icon David Hasselhoff is beloved in Germany—and everywhere else in the world.

In honor of what would have been the Mexican artist's 110th birthday, 1000 people dressed up like Frida.

Three-time Best Actor Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis—who officially retired in 2017—had a lot of cinematic flybys in his career ... some for the better, some for the worse.