pbsamericanmasters:

Hedy Lamarr was known as the world’s most beautiful woman, but she never got the credit she deserved as an ingenious inventor. 

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Four-time Grammy Award-winner.  

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.  

Kennedy Center Honoree.  

First woman to be awarded The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

thecrashcourse:

We’ve arrived at the end of our Crash Course Mythology journey! To wrap up, let’s take a look at how mythical themes have made their way into the English language.

(via pbsdigitalstudios)

newshour:

“Persist. Read, write, and improve: tell your stories. Accept rejection until you find acceptance, but don’t become disheartened, stop writing, and remove yourself from the conversation.”

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pbsamericanmasters:

Meet Inspiring Woman Angie Mar, Owner & Executive Chef of The Beatrice Inn.

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During his eight-decade career, Bob Hope (1903-2003) was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment.