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- 1051: Edgar Allan Poe
- ... realized his path of gold was really a mountain of grief and disappointment. In no more time than it took Poe to unpack his bags, he was already involved in immoral acts of gambling and drinking. He developed gambling debts from 2,000 to 2,500 dollars, which caused some fraction between his godfather and himself (Quinn 130). After eleven months at the university, Poe dropped out due to his debts ...
- 1052: Edgar Allan Poe
- ... most lucid portrayal of perversity resides in his masterfully told tale "The Black Cat." That work's narrator owns a black cat named Pluto, which he dearly loves. However, the cat's owner takes to drinking, and one day, in a tantrum, he is seized by perverse impulses beyond his control. He captures the unfortunate creature, and with his pen knife, removes one of its eyes. This is but the beginning ...
- 1053: Socrates
- ... death penalty once again. Socrates did not seem to mind at all. He was sent to prison and lived their surrounded by his friends and disciples for his last few days. His life ended by drinking hemlock as his friends cried at his bedside. Only after this scandalous death, did all of Greece realize what they had done; that they had killed one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Socrates ...
- 1054: Prince William
- ... year-old Labrador, who is seen on nearly all of Prince William's hunting trips. He likes pasta, hamburgers, chocolate, venison, fruit salad and poached eggs from hens on his father's estate and when drinking, he prefers Coke or red wine. Prince William's hobbies and sports include shooting, which he likes more than anything, skiing, soccer, hockey, rafting, rowing on the Thames River, and swimming. He also likes to ...
- 1055: Poe
- ... got into difficulties almost at once. Mr. Allan did not provide him with the money to pay for his fees and other necessities. Poe was confused and homesick. He learned to play cards and started drinking. Soon he was in debt in excess of two thousand dollars. Poe discovered that he could not depend upon Allan for financial support. His foster father refused to pay his debts, and Poe had to ...
- 1056: Booker T. Washington
- ... His step-father had escaped earlier, and had gotten a job in Malden, West Virginia, at a salt furnace. When the war ended, he sent for Washington and his mom. Life was tough in Malden. "Drinking, gambling, quarrels, fights, and shockingly immoral practices were frequent." Washington himself got a job in the salt furnace and often had to go to work at four in the morning. Washington longed for an education ...
- 1057: Babe Ruth
- ... before she replied, yes. After only three months of being aquatinted they had tied the knot. Helen was shy, reserved, and quiet. She was the exact opposite of her husband. George liked to go out drinking almost every night. Their marriage lasted legally for fifteen years but only the first few were happy. From there on, despite his intentions, the more famous Babe became, the farther they drifted apart. Playing with ...
- 1058: Abraham Of Chaldea
- ... with water, the servant ran to meet her and asked her for a drink. Rebekah quickly let down her jar and told him she would draw water for his camels also. After the camels finished drinking, the servant gave her gold ring and two bracelets and asked her who her father was. Rebekah said she was the daughter of Nahor and ran to show her family the jewelry. After some convincing ...
- 1059: Luciano
- ... Depression left numerous people homeless and without jobs. Luciano and other Mafioso took advantage of the nation in need. Luciano knew that people were the same regardless of social status, when it came to gambling, drinking and prostitution, the more the merrier. This insight enabled Luciano to reap enormous profits from these vices for him and others in the syndicate. Lucianos forte became prostitution, and he mastered the art of ...
- 1060: Charles Manson
- ... sent to live with his aunt and uncle; who were going to try to straighten him out. When Kathleen was released from jail she didn't want Charlie as her responsibility, preferring her life of drinking. At this point in time she was willing to trade Charlie for a glass of beer. Charlie was adapted to a life of violence and loneliness. He kept to himself and didn't have any ...
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