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Lists of the world’s most odd and weird things… and some pretty serious information as well.

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Lists of real names

In the West the most popular male names are James and John and the most popular female name is Mary. Many famous people, of course, don such names even if just for non de plume.

A famous name of Scandinavian origin meaning “all wise” was the real name of one of the most famous persons ever: Elvis. It was at a concert in Minneapolis in 1954 that Al Dvorin first closed Elvis Presley’s concerts with a saying that would become very well known: “Ladies and Gentleman, Elvis has left the building. Thank you and good night.”

Browse the real names of (real) famous people:

Real names of famous actors

Real names of famous artists

Real names of famous musicians

Real names of famous writers

Real names of famous politicians

Real names of famous religious leaders

Nom de guerre

Lists of sports champions

While we were gulping down our hamburgers and finishing it off with beer these guys were in the gym getting fit for the game. They know that to finish first, first you have to finish. Their motto: Live life on the edge – otherwise you take up too much space! They are the sports champions.

Motorsport champions

And, of course, there’s the list of odd sports