Two signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
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While some stars made headlines for receiving prison sentences after they were famous (Hi, Martha Stewart), Tim Allen's brush with the law came before TV fame.
Stanford University, founded by industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, is often ranked high among the world's foremost learning institutions.
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
Barbie has had an impressive number of careers in her traditional doll form -- over 200 professions since her introduction in 1959. But what about a full name?
There was a time in European and American history when the bodies of the deceased were every bit as valuable, if not more, than whatever they were buried with.
By 1903 Gillette and his company started selling what were called system razors -- aka safety razors. The device was a handle that held a disposable blade.
When she died, Sophie Tuscan du Plantier was married to film producer and promoter Daniel Toscan du Plantier, who was considered "French film royalty."
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When you think about the Middle Ages, perhaps a knight comes to mind -- gallant and chivalrous heroes riding steeds, with metal protecting their bodies.
Considering how advanced pocket computers are now, it's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, many were adding on their fingers. Maybe a slide rule.