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Maya Angelou Facts and Oddities

Facts

Full Birth Name: Marguerite Annie Johnson

Born: April 4, 1928

Months lived: 1,033.

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Place born: St. Louis, Missouri

Place raised:
St. Louis, Missouri
Stamps, Arkansas.
Oakland, California

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Ancestry: West Africa & unknown

Mother: Vivian Baxter, nurse and croupier

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Jill Abramson

Jill Ellen Abramson has been rated as one of the 500 most powerful women in the world. She was born on March 19, 1954, so as of September 2018, she is 773 months old. Jill’s astrological sign is Pisces. According to djay.com, Pisces “is mystical dreaminess, warmth, and healing compassion seeking self-transcendence.”

In 2007, she was hit while in a crosswalk by a delivery truck making a turn. The accident crushed her right foot, broke her right femur (the big bone in the upper leg), and smashed her pelvis. That same year, 10,859 other pedestrians were struck by vehicles in New York City.

Jill has been married to Henry Little Griggs III since 1981. They have two children. As of November 2014, she has four tattoos.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Quote

“Yesterday is HISTORY, Tomorrow a MYSTERY and TODAY is a GIFT; that’s why they call it the PRESENT.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Things Eleanor Roosevelt Never said

“Speak softly and carry a big handbag.”

“Behind every strong woman is a trail of confused men.”

“Well, if the tiara fits, wear it to Congress.”

“Behind every successful man is a woman rolling her eyes.”

“Franklin, if you buy one more duck, I swear…”

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“Diplomacy is just gossip with a passport.”

“I did not come to play croquet, I came to raise hell.”

“History will remember me as the woman who invented brunch.”

“First Lady? Please, I’m the Final Boss.”

“I tried yoga once. Broke a diplomat.”

“The only thing we have to fear is running out of wine.”

“I didn’t wake up this morning to tolerate nonsense.”

“I once gave a speech so fierce the microphone blushed.”

“No, I don’t do subtle. I do results.”

“I wasn’t bossy, I was aggressively helpful.”

“Never start a war without good lighting.”

“My autobiography is just me yelling ‘really?’ for 300 pages.”

“I didn’t choose the First Lady life. It politely cornered me at a party.”

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Angela Lansbury, Quotes, Facts and Oddities

Quotes

I’ve had an incredible relationship with my husband, with my family. I know they’ve had problems of their own, but we have never wavered in our closeness as a family. I’ve had a hell of a life.


I think of myself as a journeyman actress. I will attempt almost anything that I think that I can bring off. It could be almost anything.


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Women in World War II

Fifteen million Americans joined the armed forces during WWII. One out of every 50 people in the military were women (300,000). Since so many men were participating in the war, many women who stayed home did jobs that had previously been considered men’s work. It was not uncommon to find female welders, garbage collectors, truck drivers, and general laborers during the early 1940s.

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Women and Liechtenstein

Worst Vote Ever

See also: Surprising Facts About Voting.

In 1968 Liechtenstein held a vote to determine whether women should be allowed to vote. Women were allowed to participate only in this vote, because until then women were not allowed to vote. The result of the vote was that women were not allowed to vote.

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7 Ways Abigail Breslin Showed Kindness

Abigail Breslin, born on April 14, 1996, is an Aries.
According to djay.com, an Aries is, “fiery self-will in action; pioneering energy; new growth seeking to emerge.”

She is 5′ 1″ (1.55 m) tall, just 6″ (15 cm) shorter than Tom Cruise, but one inch (2.5 cm) taller than Danny DeVito.

Abigail was born in New York.

She has two older brothers, Ryan (born in 1985) and Spencer (born in 1992).

She was eight years old in the 2004 film, Raising Helen.

Her brother in the movie was played by her real brother, Spencer, who was around twelve years old at the time.

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Here are 7 Ways Abigail Breslin Performed Acts of Kindness:

  • Supporting Project Sunshine
    Breslin publicly supported Project Sunshine, a nonprofit that provides activities, entertainment, and emotional support for children facing serious medical challenges.
  • Speaking out for sexual assault survivors
    During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, she shared her own experience of sexual assault to help other survivors feel less isolated and to challenge misconceptions about consent.
  • Explaining why many assaults go unreported
    After receiving criticism online, she took the time to explain why survivors often do not report assaults, helping educate the public and support people in similar situations.
  • Advocating for domestic violence survivors
    Breslin publicly discussed her abusive relationship and encouraged survivors to seek help, using her platform to support people facing domestic violence.
  • Helping reduce stigma around PTSD
    She openly discussed living with post-traumatic stress disorder, making it easier for others experiencing trauma-related conditions to talk about their own struggles.
  • Thanking and uplifting supporters
    After sharing her assault story, she publicly expressed gratitude to fans and supporters who responded with compassion, fostering a culture of empathy and mutual support.
  • Speaking up for women reporting misconduct
    Breslin has publicly supported women who come forward with allegations of harassment or abuse, arguing that they deserve to be heard rather than dismissed.