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The story of Prometheus, a Greek Titan god credited with the creation of humanity from clay and who defies other gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity for civilization. He was a champion of humankind and paid dearly for his actions in opposition to the tyrant, Jupiter. 

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Rasputin, infamous, intriguing and bizarre, rose from being an illiterate villager in the depths of Siberia to become an invaluable part of the Romanov dynasty. A self-proclaimed holy man, he was famous for his lust, miracles, and ability to evoke feelings of love or hatred in all he met. 

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Despite being one of the biggest selling children's authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Ted Geisel, never had children of his own. He wrote both adult and kids books, was a captain in the American Army Air Force and, at the time of his death in 1991, had sold over 600 million books worldwide.

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The Greek tale of Atlanta the Huntress written by James Baldwin. Atlanta, abandoned at birth for being a girl, was discovered by a she-bear and raised in the wild before being kidnapped by hunters who turned her into a warrior. Despite her superiority, strength and speed, some Greeks still looked poorly upon her – at their own peril.

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Douglas Adams, most famous for writing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, was an English author, screenwriter, essayist, humorist, satirist and dramatist. He is one of only two non-members of Monty Python to have a writing credit on the show and was an avid defender of wildlife. He also happens to be one of this podcast host's favourite humans. 

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Wildly famous and iconic for being a major sex symbol of the 1950s and '60s, Marilyn Monroe was a far more complex character than how she was portrayed in the media. From very humble beginnings that were fraught with abuse and housing issues to becoming one of the most recognizable and bankable stars of the era, Monroe's short life was extravagant, brutal and underestimated by most.

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Super badass, Cleopatra was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, reigning from 51 to 30 BCE. She had children with Roman Emperor Caesar, and later, with the next most powerful man in the empire, Mark Antony. A life filled with espionage, assassinations and love, her story is complex and intriguing, leaving people to have remained fascinated by her for over 2,000 years.  

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Ice cream may seem like a ubiquitous summer treat of modern times, but its history — and the history of frozen desserts — actually dates back thousands of years. From ancient Chinese dynasties and Roman Emperor Nero, to French and British confectioners, all the way through to George Washington and WWII, ice cream and frozen desserts have played a major role in class and morale of the people. Today, the ice cream industry is worth over $21 billion in the US alone. 

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Bob Marley's music remains a part of popular culture despite his death at a young age nearly 40 years ago. His activism, passion and smooth rocksteady style launch him to international fame, playing for hundreds of thousands around the world and bringing Jamaican music to the masses. 

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Iconic, insanely talented and ambitious, The Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy is one full of mystery, murder and missed potential. Dead at just 24 years old, the Junior M.A.F.I.A. co-founder set the framework for East Coast hip-hop for years to come, with much of his major commercial success coming after his untimely death. 

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