Mister Rogers was awarded 40 honorary degrees throughout his career as an entertainer and educator!
Fred Rogers, more often known as simply Mr. Rogers, was a minister, songwriter, author, and television host. Born in Pennsylvania just southeast of Pittsburg, he first attended Dartmouth College and then transferred to Rollins College in Florida. Rogers’ life changed when he first saw a television in his parent’s home. He was fascinated, yet claims, “I went into television because I hated it so, and thought there’s some way of using this fabulous instrument to nurture those who would watch and listen.” In 1951, he was first hired by NBC and quickly took off as one of America’s most famous personalities.
His most famous endeavor was his show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” which ran from 1968-2001 and featured his gentle, soft-spoken personality. Rogers was also famous for his advocacy of various public causes and his testimony in front of the U.S. Senate for government funding of children’s television has since become extremely famous.
Rogers became so well known he was named the No. 35 greatest TV star of all time by TV Guide. Rogers was awarded nearly 40 honorary degrees from different universities for his educational programing, a Peabody Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom!
A while ago we covered the strange story of Chinese man Jian Feng. When his wife gave birth to what he called an extremely ugly baby, he sued his wife, accusing her of infidelity. The paternity test showed that the baby was indeed his. This is when it gets ridiculous.
His name was Hugh Glass and his story is one of the most incredible ever told. Glass was an American fur trapper relatively well known during his life for exploring the West. In 1822, Glass responded to an advertisement to “ascend the river Missouri,” with a fur trading company. In August of 1823, while still on the trip, Glass was scouting alone and chanced upon a grizzly bear with two cubs. Before he could ready his weapon, he was attacked and badly mauled. Before going unconscious, he fought back and stabbed the bear several times, eventually killing it.
The world’s first all diamond ring was revealed by Shawish Jewelry and boasts 150 carats carved from a singe-faceted diamond. The all diamond ring costs a pretty penny at a whopping $68 million. I wonder with celebrity will try to nab it. The idea of an all diamond ring seemed to be a fantasy, yet the epitome of art.
Lyndon B. Johnson was famous for his gusto, ego, and energy. He wanted to be the best President in the history of the U.S. despite his crass ways. The man was unpredictable at times. Once, in a Spanish restaurant, he jumped up on the table and proceeded to stomp and do flamenco dancing. He was a skilled storyteller who used his facial expressions to bring his stories to life.
