8 Facts about Famous People ...

By Melanie

8 Facts about Famous People ...

For this blog, I have decided to do 8 facts about famous people. Some of these facts, you may find a bit on the funny side, while others may be on the serious side. I guess it all depends on the type of person you are. The facts I write about are well researched and most of them, I find in the books I have. Yes, I own many books on facts, since it is amongst some of those things I like to read about.

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Darth Vader

Darth Vader Photo Credit: HELLOKITTYLIMITED

David Prouse was the man in the Darth Vader suit in Star Wars. In the first movie, he spoke all of his lines. It was not until he saw the finished movie that he realized his voice was being dubbed over with that of James Earl Jones. My husband is a pretty big fan of Star Wars, so I just had to tell you about that.

7

Canada’s Centennial Baby

Canada’s Centennial Baby Photo Credit: Pamela Anderson -the sexiest Pin-up

Pamela Anderson is Canada’s Centennial Baby. This is because she was the first baby to be born on the centennial anniversary of Canada’s independence. I know, this is a silly fact that you probably do not care about, but surely, there are some good Pamela Anderson fans out there. Speaking of which, have you read “Star” by Pamela?

6

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens Photo Credit: Sheehan Family

According to Charles Dickens, if you want to improve your writing, then you need to sleep facing north. He actually slept facing North because he thought it improved his writing.

5

Pope John XXIII

Pope John XXIII Photo Credit: UK in Holy See

Pope John XXIII was a sergeant in the Italian Army during World War One. Isn’t that a pretty interesting fact? I bet some of you already knew this fact.

4

Albert Einstein’s Final Words

Albert Einstein’s Final Words Photo Credit: acropolis

I wish I knew what Albert Einstein’s final words were before he died. I bet they were something smart. No one knows what his final words were, because the nurse that was at his side at the time did not understand German.

Famous Quotes

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.

Bruce Lee
3

Queen Victoria’s Wedding Gift

Queen Victoria’s Wedding Gift Photo Credit: ulterior epicure

One of Queen Victoria’s wedding gifts was something that my 6 year old daughter would enjoy! It was a three meter diameter, half ton of cheese. Wow, now that is a lot of cheese!

2

Edward Kennedy

Edward Kennedy Photo Credit: Beverly & Pack

While Edward Kennedy was going to Harvard University, he was suspended. Why? For cheating on a Spanish exam.

1

King Solomon of Israel

King Solomon of Israel Photo Credit: George_Reader

This one is a pretty amazing fact to me. King Solomon had seven hundred wives. He also had seven hundred mistresses. The wives have been described as foreign princesses. They include daughters of Pharaoh’s, women of Moab, Sidon, Ammon and the Hittites.

Those are 8 facts on famous people that I find pretty interesting. There are so many interesting facts out there that I would enjoy sharing with you when I get the chance. Check back, because I will be posting more facts from time to time. For now, you could share some of your facts on famous people.

Top Photo Credit: digitalmisfit

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Haha I like how I know most of these facts! Awesome article.

Good and interesting posting! I only knew the first one before. Will be checking back for more:)

the number.1 fact is astonishing!!!

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