Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum was invented by one of Hollywood’s greatest beauties. An Associate Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court was also known by millions as a Purple People Eater. A record 11 Academy Awards were given to a film based on a book written by a Civil War general. Who were these people? In this episode, we explore 6 individuals who had surprising hidden talents that were wildly different from what they were ultimately known for.

Episode Edits:

1.  Alan Page played in the NFL for 14 seasons. 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 3 years with the Chicago Bears.
2.  Ben-Hur was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 11.

 Episode Resources:

 Books

•  Hedy’s Folly by Richard Rhodes
•  Ecstasy and Me: My Life as a Woman by Hedy Lamarr
•  Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill
•  Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs and Minnie Churchill
•  Lewis Carroll: A Biography by Morton N. Cohen
•  Alice in Wonderland: All Four Books by Lewis Carroll
•  All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page by Bill McGrane
•  Hirohito: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History
•  The Sword and The Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace by Ray E. Boomhower
•  Ben-Hur: A Tale of The Christ by Lew Wallace

 Film

•  Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
•  Samson and Delilah (1949) – with Hedy Lamarr
• Alice in Wonderland (2010) – Tim Burton Version
•  Ben-Hur (1959) - with Charlton Heston