In 2016 the world said a sad but fond farewell to many historically significant men and women. This Time magazine video celebrates the lives of some of these individuals in their own words. As you watch this film and ponder the lives of these and other people you have admired and loved, take to heart the following immortal words of poet Alfred Lord Tennyson:
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Let This Famous Poem Sweep You Away...
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Can The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Ever be Cracked?
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The Chilling Story of Hungary’s Murderous Blood Countess
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Fact or Fiction? Debunking History's Most Common Myths
Update your knowledge of the Middle Ages by learning the truth behind these 12 common myths.
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This Magical Shadow Dance Show Will Leave You in Tears
The most beautiful shadow dance performance.
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We hope you enjoy these beautiful captures of the 1950s in the USA.
This Hilarious Song Perfectly Sums Up My "Efficient" Memory
This hilarious song perfectly sums up or senior moments.
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The Eerie, Spiritual, and Sometimes Fun History of Masks
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13 Insightful & Thoughtful Quotes by John F. Kennedy
In this article, we will explore some of the best quotes by John F. Kennedy, which reveal the depth of his wisdom and his dedication to public service.
10 Questions You Always Wanted the Answer To
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How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History
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The World Needs to Listen to This Song Now More Than Ever
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Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound
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Behold the Worst Predictions in History!
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We Bet You Never Knew the Origins of These Common Idioms!
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This enlightening message highlights the state of the world and reminds the social media generation of something vitally important.
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Travel History With These Amazing Photos of Yesteryear
Amazing photos reveal 150 years of history.
The Retirement Home Where Young & Old Live Together
This is a great idea! Young musicians are given free board at a retirement home in exchange for recitals. And this makes for great friendships too!
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Video Box: The Most Amazing Guinness Records!
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This is How You Can Tame Your Wandering Brain
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I Wish They Taught Me These Math Tips at School
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A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor...
This video will show you what it was like to be a doctor in ancient Egypt.
When It Comes to Bad Luck, These Poor Souls Take the Cake!
These people have been plagued by bad luck all their lives... Unbelievable!
Send Christmas Wishes to Your Friends This Festive Season
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Send this video to your closest and dearest friends to let them know that you're thinking of them.
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This video is amazing, I never knew gorillas could be like this.
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These American History “Facts” Are Actually False
We’ve all believed these American history “facts” at some point.