Edgar Allan Poe was born in 1809 in Boston to actors Eliza Poe and David Poe Jr. He was orphaned as a child and was adopted by John and Fanny Allan. Poe struggled financially throughout his life and with alcoholism. He published several short stories and poems that were not very successful until 1841's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," considered the first detective fiction story. Poe died under mysterious circumstances in 1849 in Baltimore at the age of 40. Though his life was difficult, Poe has become famous for his writings and is still celebrated today through tributes like the Baltimore Ravens mascot and the mysterious "Poe Toaster."
8. Including… POE, the Baltimore Ravens mascot! In a poll put to the football fans of Baltimore, they were asked this question: What Baltimore person, place, or thing would best represent this new Baltimore team? Out of the 30,000+ fans to respond, 21,108 selected the winner: the Baltimore Ravens.
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