Highlighting the Legacy of Hedy Lamarr
At the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), we’ve honored more than 550 Inductees, and Hedy Lamarr is among our most notable. In fact, two new children’s books about Lamarr were…
On this day in history, January 19, 2000, Hedy Lamarr dies — ‘beautiful’ Hollywood actress, WWII inventor
Brilliant bombshell Hedy Lamarr, the Austria-born Hollywood hottie who carved out a concurrent career as a pioneer of weapons and communication technology in World War II, died on this day in history,…
Casey Stengel: The Cagey Old Philosopher
From the cagey old philosopher Casey Stengel, once of the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Mets, and as the great manager of the New York Yankees: "Most ball games are lost,…
Defending D.C.: Heather “Lucky” Penney’s Brave Flight
On September 11, 2001, some Americans were called upon to do extraordinary things. As a USAF lieutenant, Heather "Lucky" Penney was one of two F-16 pilots who were ordered into…
A Sky Full of Bravery: Captain Tammy Jo Shults’ Heroic Act
If you don't know her amazing story, you may have missed something in life. "As long as you have altitude and ideas, you're okay. And we had both." Captain Tammy…
Jimmy Stewart’s Journey to Lasting Romance
Jimmy Stewart lived an exemplary life, and was married just once. But not until he was 41. To explain why, he said, "Oh, you just look and look and look…
The Oldest Celebrities in the World 2024
Here, we’ve shared a list of the 29 oldest celebrities in the world in 2024 and their outstanding achievements, to show age really is just a number and should never…
Roberto Clemente’s Walk-Off Inside-The-Park Grand Slam
Throughout all of baseball history, extending back into the 1800's, there has been one, and only one inside-the-park, walk-off, grand slam home run. Just one. The player who did it:…
An Oscar For Jimmy Stewart
Young Jimmy Stewart liked magic, and he played the accordion growing up in the town of Indiana, PA. He debuted as an actor for a show put on by the…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Inspiring Thoughts
Dr. Maya Angelou always had thoughts to inspire. One example: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
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