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Wangari Maathai
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Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan political and environmental activist and her country’s assistant minister of environment, natural resources and wildlife.

Christopher Reeve
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Christopher Reeve

Actor Christopher Reeve played Superman in the movie and its sequels. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics.

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Scipio Africanus

Scipio Africanus was a talented Roman general who commanded the army that defeated Hannibal in the final battle of the Second Punic War in 202 B.C.

Jimmy Choo
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Jimmy Choo

Fashion designer Jimmy Choo rose to fame for the quality and style of his handmade women’s shoes.

Bob Dole
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Bob Dole

Bob Dole was a member of the U.S. House (1961–69) and U.S. Senate (1969–96) from Kansas. In 1996, he was the Republican Party’s candidate for the presidency.

Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, famous for paintings like ‘Guernica’ and for the art movement known as Cubism.

Becky G
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Becky G

Becky G is a Mexican American singer, actress and spokesmodel who began her entertainment career at the age of nine.

Amy Winehouse
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Amy Winehouse

Grammy Award–winning singer Amy Winehouse became an international star off the success of her album Back To Black and songs like “Rehab” and “Valerie.”

Saint Joseph
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Saint Joseph

First appearing in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, Saint Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary.

Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

Chris Martin is lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. The group has won multiple Grammy Awards and is known for hit songs like “Paradise,” “Yellow” and “Viva la Vida.”