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He Was Just Monkeying AroundDavy Jones rose to fame as the lead singer of the made-for-TV band, The Monkees. Funny enough, his real passion was horses. Even so, his life was full of enough monkey...
In an effort to avoid being drafted, Davy Jones starved himself for three weeks so that he would fail the physical and be considered unfit for duty.
Thomas Jefferson is widely regarded as one of America's most influential founding fathers and presidents. While he is admired by many, his legacy remains complex and sometimes controversial. His actions and ideas played a significant role in shaping the future of the United States.
Bob Denver won America’s heart as the lovable goofball Gilligan, but his life behind closed doors was more tragic than people think.
Socialite Sunny von Bulow lived to be 76, but her glittering world came to a dark end long before that.
At formal events, Fanny Brice would wear elegant ensembles. But when it was time to eat, she’d change her teeth from the pretty ones to her “choppers”.
Tupac Shakur rose from poverty to become a celebrated rapper and actor, known for his immense talent and impact. Despite his success, his life was cut short by a tragic and unresolved death.
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