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Random Facts About Famous People For Kids

John Lennon’s favorite color was said to be green — many sources list green as the color he liked best.

Cultural Encounters

Vasco da Gama met many different peoples and learned about their customs.

Barack Obama can speak basic Spanish and Indonesian.

John Lennon grew up in a house called Mendips, where he lived with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George for most of his childhood.

In 1987, Mae Jemison was chosen by NASA as one of 15 astronaut candidates — picked from around 2,000 people who applied!