These friendships are as surprising as they were genuine — though they were not all long-lasting.

Historical Figures You Didn't Realize Were Friends 

Famous Figures

T hese friendships are as surprising as they were genuine — though they were not all long-lasting. From Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla to Hunter S. Thompson and Pat Buchanan, here are five unlikely bonds between notable figures you never knew were friends.

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