In 2016 the world said a sad but fond farewell to many historically significant men and women. This Time magazine video celebrates the lives of some of these individuals in their own words. As you watch this film and ponder the lives of these and other people you have admired and loved, take to heart the following immortal words of poet Alfred Lord Tennyson:
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We Bet You Didn’t Know The Word OK’s True Meaning
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According to the CIA, This Is How Disguises REALLY Work
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These Acrobatic Performances Will Make Your Jaw Drop
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13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes
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Incredible History: Looking Through 21 Fascinating Photos
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If You Have Old Toys Laying Around, You Might Be Rich
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12 Ingenious Life Hacks from Ancient Civilizations
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7 Accidental Finds That Made People Extremely Rich
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Cities of Yesteryear: See the 1890s Come Alive!
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10 Key Fossils that Changed Our Understanding of Evolution
These iconic fossils broadened the view of our ancestry.
The Story Behind One of History's Coolest Photographs
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Do You Remember the Things that Defined the 1950s?
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These Enormous Collections are Too Weird For Words!
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15 Latin Phrases We Use to This Day Without Even Realizing
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4 Mind-Blowing Facts About the English Language
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A Look Back at How 15 Famous Inventions Started Out
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What is HAMAS? The Terror Organization Explained
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These 10 Children Already Made Outstanding Achievements
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Fascinating Photos: Actors vs. the Real People They Played
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
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8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures
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This Song By Frank Sinatra is So Beautiful
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