Full Name: Raymond Joseph Teller
Profession: Magician and Illusionist
Biography: Teller is one half of the magician act Penn and Teller, who along with fellow illusionist Penn Jillette has been performing since 1975. Teller, formally a teacher is known for not speaking during their act, except on rare occasions.
The duo became successful on Broadway in New York in the late 1980s. They also became known for their various TV guest appearances including on " Read More...
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As Joe Biden was preparing for his first debate against Donald Trump over the summer of 2020, staying largely secluded in his Delaware home as he and the country marathoned through the Covid-19 pandemic, he looked down to see his son, Hunter, calling.
Hunter told the man he called “Pop” that he knew the younger Biden’s struggle with drugs and alcohol were certain to come up when he faced the then-President Trump. Read More...
Profession: Civil Engineer
Biography: Theodore Judah played a key role in the creation of the First Transcontinental Railroad. His technical expertise and advocacy were instrumental in connecting the American East and West coasts in the 19th century.
Judah's early interest in engineering led him to work on various railroads in the Northeast. In 1854, he became the Chief Engineer for the Sacramento Valley Railroad, successfully completing the first common carrier railroad west of the Mississippi River in 1856. Read More...
