Emma Lazarus was a renowned Jewish-American writer whose most famous poem, 'The New Colossus,' is immortalized on the Statue of Liberty. WIkimedia Commons/Getty ImagesEmma Lazarus’ mighty words in ‘The New Colossus’ hang on a plaque on the Statue of Liberty. Emma Lazarus’ deeply powerful work was very much influenced by her own family background, which consists of a long line of influential figures, and the suffering of the masses of Jewish refugees escaping persecution in Europe.

Kray twins Ronnie and Reggie ran the streets of London's East End in the swinging 1960s — and they made crime and decadence look good.TwitterThe Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, in 1966. Ronnie and Reggie Kray, better known as the Kray twins, remain perhaps the most infamous criminals in London’s rogue gallery of gangsters throughout history. During the 1960s, they ruled the streets of London’s rough-and-tumble East End. And while some crime lords kept their heads down and went about their business, the Kray Twins never kept a low profile as they carried out everything from armed robberies to arson while hobnobbing with politicians and celebrities — as portrayed in the 2015 film Legend — before they were finally brought to justice.

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left. Wikimedia CommonsKate Morgan Kate Morgan lived an ordinary and rather unremarkable life by most accounts. Her death, however, has captured the attention of many for that past 125 years. Born in Iowa in 1864, Kate Morgan lived with her family for just two years before her mother passed away.

Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.Wikimedia CommonsA portrait of Hattori Hanzō from the 17th century. If the name Hattori Hanzō sounds familiar, then you’re either a samurai enthusiast — or you’ve seen Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. In the films, the protagonist procures her deathly sword from a man with the same name. He was once an accomplished swordsmith, but, at the time of the film’s events, he’s retired to become a sushi chef in Okinawa, Japan.

J.D. McMahon promised Wichita Falls a skyscraper befitting the prospering boom town. Unknown to townspeople, the con man drew up blueprints for a building 480 inches tall, instead of the 480 feet he promised.WikimediaThe Newby-McMahon Building, popularly known as “The World’s Littlest Skyscraper.” In the early 20th century, a petroleum boom hit Wichita County, Texas, whose population more than doubled as over 20,000 new residents moved to the area. The town of Wichita Falls became a hub for the roaring economy, and new industries began to grow as did the town’s population.