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On Sept. 26, 1991, four men and four women entered the huge, airtight greenhouse Biosphere II in Arizona. They remained inside for two years, emerging on this date in 1993.

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Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dead at 96

Jack LaLanne, whose TV show brought the physical fitness craze into Americans' homes for decades, died Sunday, his son said. He was 96.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Nicholson, Seuss new Calif. Hall of Famers

Jane Fonda, Quincy Jones, Jack Nicholson and the late Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel were among those inducted into the California Hall of Fame Monday night.

Top News // 1 decade ago

'Muscle Beach ambassador' dies

Deforrest "Moe" Most, dubbed "the ambassador for Muscle Beach," has died of heart failure in Santa Monica, Calif., at age 89.

Entertainment News // 2 decades ago

Jack LaLanne celebrates 90th birthday

Actors David Carradine and Lou Ferrigno were among the guests celebrating Jack LaLanne's 90th birthday near the California beach the fitness guru made famous.

Entertainment News // 2 decades ago

Ted Turner to get a star on Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said Thursday TV mogul Ted Turner will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame April 7.

Odd News // 2 decades ago

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Moe was one of the greatest athletes I've ever known
'Muscle Beach ambassador' dies Sep 08, 2006

This was an incredible place. I was living in San Francisco and would drive all night to get here for the weekend, then perform acrobatic tricks on the beach. People would come from all over to see us; we were teaching kids how to get their bodies and minds active
Jack LaLanne celebrates 90th birthday Oct 25, 2004

Jack LaLanne (born September 26, 1914) is an American fitness, exercise, nutritional expert, and motivational speaker who has been called "the godfather of fitness". He has published numerous books on fitness and hosted a fitness television show between 1951 and 1985.

LaLanne gained recognition for his success as a bodybuilder, as well as his prodigious feats of strength. He has been inducted to the California Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He was born as John La Lanne in San Francisco, California, to Jean La Lanne and his wife Jennie Garaig. His parents were immigrants from France. LaLanne had an older brother, Norman, who lived to the age of 97.

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