Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish author and theologian who is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. Søren Aabye Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian. He is one of the most famous philosophers in the world. His philosophy had a big impact on Western thought and culture. Søren was born in Copenhagen on 5 … Read more
Smokey and the Bandit hit the big screen in 1977 and was a huge hit. Featuring an all star cast with stars like Jackie Gleason and Burt Reynolds, this movie quickly became a must watch for comedy fans and outlaw movie viewers alike. The movie may be viewed as not politically correct by today’s standards … Read more
Randy Poffo – better known as Macho Man Randy Savage- was, and still is a true legend. The man had a propensity for greatness, and always left his audience wanting more. As a professional wrestler, he claimed 29 championships, and held 11 titles throughout a 32 year career. Regardless of whether you like pro wrestling … Read more
David Goggins was born on February 17, 1975. He is a very famous motivational speaker and inspirational icon to many around the world. He served in the Iraq war and is a retired United States Navy SEAL and former United States Air Force Tactical Control member. His memoir, Can’t Hurt Me, was published in 2018. David … Read more
Pablo Escobar was bold. Of course, he was bold – he was known as the King of Cocaine! Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord that is now known as the richest criminal in the world. Even after his death, his estate amassed upwards of 59 billion dollars as of 2019. He and his cartel, … Read more
If you still remember when MTV was popular, one of their best shows ever was Jersey Shore which ran from 2009 to 2012. If you watched MTV during those years, Jersey Shore was on every day and often for many hours. Nicole Polizzi – better known as “Snooki” – was one of the most well known characters … Read more
J-woww is an American Television personality. Her real name is Jennifer Lynn “Jenni” Farley. She first came to prominence as one of the cast members on the MTV reality series Jersey Shore. During the show she was quite dramatic and full of good one-liners. She was very close with her fellow housemate, Snooki and the two of … Read more
Denzel Washington is one of the most renowned method actors. Even though he played some of the versatile and popular roles on-screen and off-screen, Denzel is one of the kindest and most down-to-earth human beings you will meet. Born on 28 December 1954 in New York to a beauty shop owner and a Pentecostal minister, … Read more
Napoleon Hill was an American author and is widely consider to be the grandfather of the self- help movement. The gist of his books, and the reason they have become so popular is they tell you that you can become successful and wealthy if you set your mind and actions on a course to achieve … Read more
James Dean, born in 1931, is a Hollywood legend. He was an actor and a movie star who starred in three Hollywood movies and left his mark on the world of cinema for eternity. In high school he played football, acted in plays, and competed on the track team. After graduating from high school early at … Read more
Who Is Grant Cardone? ***rewrite** At the age of 60 in the year 2019, Grant Cardone is famous as an internationally renowned sales trainer and as the bestselling author of The 10X Rule and If You’re Not First, You’re Last. His primary venture, Cardone Training Technologies, provides Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and entrepreneurs with an interactive sales training platform. […]
Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago on October 26, 1947. She earned her law degree from the prestigious Yale University where she met and later married Bill Clinton in 1975. Bill went on to become the 42nd president of the U.S. from 1993 to 2001. Hillary served as First Lady during those years. Hillary ran … Read more
Lil Wayne, real name Dwayne Michal CarterJr, born 27th September 1982, New Orleans Louisiana, U.S. is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur who became one of the top-selling artists in hip-hop music in the early 21 st century. He is regarded by most music critics as one of the most dominant hip-hop artists … Read more
Ram Dass’ real name is Richard Alpert and he is a spiritual teacher. He has been a psychologist and an author. In the past, Alpert often traveled to many places throughout his life, giving lectures and connecting with the community. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke in 1997. He referred to the stroke as an act … Read more
Danny DeVito, also known as Daniel Michael DeVito Jr., was born November 17th 1944 in New Jersey. After graduating high school, Danny wasn’t doing much and didn’t know what to do with his life, so when his sister offered for him to work at her salon he accepted. After working at his sister’s salon for … Read more
Mary Jane West, well-known as Mae West, was an American Screenwriter, singer, playwright, comedian, and actress who went on to become a global Hollywood icon.She was famous for her breezy sexual independence as well as her lighthearted and calm nature. She had shown her gift towards performing arts while still a child and emerged as … Read more
There aren’t many modern rock muscians who don’t know the name or haven’t been influenced by Jimi Hendrix at some time in their lives. His career as a frontman was very short, but Hendrix is one of the most celebrated musicians around the world. The American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even went so … Read more
Many people know Jim Morrison as the frontman for iconic rock group the Doors. Morrision was also a renowned poet. He was a very talented individual that many remember for his inspiring lyrics and somewhat inconsistent performances on stage. Jim Morrison passed away in Paris, France on July 3rd, 1971. He was posthumously inducted into … Read more
Timothy Leary (1920 – 1996) was an American psychologist who championed the power of LSD to unlock our minds and find enlightenment. For Leary, psychedelic drugs were the harbingers of the future of human thought and understanding. He and his colleague, Richard Alpert (Ram Dass), were fired from Harvard over a drug scandal involving students. … Read more
Kenny Powers is a fictional character from Eastbound & Down. He used to be a professional baseball player, but his short temper turned his career upside down. From wearing a jersey to donning a sweater vest, his life and career changed exceptionally. His new job didn’t only teach Kenny many lessons, it also shed some … Read more
Barbara Bush (June 8, 1925 – April 17, 2018) was the second lady and the first lady. She is one of only two women who distinguish between being married to one president and mother to another (the other woman was Abigail Adams). Regardless of most people’s politics, they usually have the utmost respect for Barbara … Read more
Rare for his time, Terrence McKenna was a widely known advocate for the use of psychedelic substances to facilitate altered states of consciousness. He believed that the Western world is a brainwash of consumer culture, and that the only cure is to open the mind to see the world from a macroscopic view; usually by … Read more
Marilyn Monroe whose original name was Norma Jeane Mortenson and later called Norma Jeane Baker was born on 1st June 1926 in Los Angeles California and died on 5th August 1962. Norma Jeane Mortenson later took her mum’s name, Baker. She had a challenging childhood – her mother was occasionally confined in an asylum and … Read more
His original Latin name is Aurelius Augustinus, he is known to be called Saint Augustine of Hippo but many of us know him simply as Saint Augustine (St. Augustine). He was born on November 13, 354 in Tagaste, Numidia. Then he was the bishop of Hippo from 396-430. St. Augustine had written two important works, … Read more
