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Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker who rightfully earnedearned the nickname "The Master of Suspense," had a bizarre fear of ... eggs?

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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.

"I hate advice unless I'm giving it. I hate giving advice, because people won't take it."

Moving, relatable, and frequently hilarious, Beverly Cleary’s stories have been captivating readers of all ages for more than 60 years.

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

Learn more about legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald through some of his most famous quotes on love, literature, and happiness.

More than one soon-to-be Oscar-winner spent some time in Lanford, Illinois.

William Penn Adair Rogers ranks among the finest performers, comedians, and social commentators in American history.

Stephen Hawking attends a screening of Hawking on the opening night of the 2013 Cambridge Film Festival.

When Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at age 21, doctors thought he'd only survive a few more years. But the theoretical physicist defied the odds.

Sharing magic mushrooms with a cat is a very Nicolas Cage thing to do.

In the personal security industry, being a "buddyguard" is the kiss of death.

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.

“I’ve seen better food in my dog’s food bowl.”

The Oscar-nominated actor gets annoyed when people in the audience vomit during his live performances.

Slash had no idea what it was about. Axl Rose insisted it be based on a short story. At roughly nine minutes, it stretched the patience of MTV’s viewers.

Though you probably remember learning all about Quakers and their doctrine of the "Inner Light" in middle school, your teacher probably didn't tell you that James Dean was one.

He’s got friends in low places and one multifaceted career.

In Wilt Chamberlain's 1991 book, 'A View From Above,' the basketball great claimed to have slept with 20,000 different women during his life. Let's check his math on the basketball legend's most famous statistic.