Historic pasts | Facts on Instagram: "Adriana Lima is one of the most recognizable supermodels of all time, but her story started far from the runways of Paris and New York. Born in Salvador, Brazil, she was discovered at just 15 years old after entering a modeling contest with a friend. She quickly rose to prominence after winning Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” competition in 1996, and placing second in the “Supermodel of the World” contest the following year. Follow @historicpasts for more hist