publication date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 (part of Summer 2011)

category: Art

clue: urban artist, or talented criminal?

explanation: Banksy was a celebrated graffiti artist. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn

trivia: The image used for the goo is widely considered to be Banksy's self-portrait.

Mystery Men: Anonymity is rare in modern life, but these five "celebrities" managed to become famous without their identities being discovered until later, if at all. Can you name these nameless ones?

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