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It’s a Wonderful Life was Based on a “Christmas Card” Short Story by Philip Van Doren Stern
Today I found out It’s a Wonderful Life was based on a “Christmas Card” short story by Philip Van Doren Stern, which was originally sent out to around 200 of Stern’s friends and family
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The Guy Who Played Mr. Bean has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Today I found out Rowan Atkinson, the guy who played “Mr. Bean”, has a master’s degree in electrical engineering. Atkinson originally received an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering (EE) at Newcastle University before enrolling
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The Actor Who Played Steve Urkel Also Did the Voice for Sonic the Hedgehog
Today I found out the actor who played Steve Urkel also did the voice for Sonic the Hedgehog. While staring in Family Matters, Jeleel White was cast to do the voice of Sonic the
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Keanu Reeves’ First Name is Pronounced “Kay-ah-noo” Not “Key-ah-noo”
Today I found out Keanu Reeves’ first name is pronounced “Kay-ah-noo”, not “Key-ah-Noo”. That isn’t the only misconception surrounding his name. The name itself means “the coolness”, but is often incorrectly said to mean
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Whitey Ford Gave Pete Rose His “Charlie Hustle” Nickname
Today I found out Whitey Ford gave Pete Rose his “Charlie Hustle” nickname. It was during spring training of what would turn out to be Pete Rose’s rookie year that Ford gave the nickname
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Elizabeth Taylor was at One Time Carrie Fisher’s Step-Mother
Today I found out Elizabeth Taylor was at one time Carrie Fisher’s step-mother. Carrie Fisher, who’s best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, is the daughter of famed entertainers Eddie
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Randy and Sharon Marsh and Gerald and Shelia Broflovsky Were Named After the Two South Park Creator’s Parents
Today I found out Randy and Sharon Marsh and Gerald and Shelia Broflovsky were named after Trey Parker’s and Matt Stone’s parents respectively. Trey Parker’s dad’s name is Randy Parker and, like Randy Marsh, he’s
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Why Short Movie Advertisement Clips are Called “Trailers”
Today I found out why short movie advertisement clips are called “trailers”, even though they are typically shown before the movie. It turns out, the first movie trailers occurred not at the beginning of the
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Ivan Drago From Rocky IV is Actually a Real Life Genius
Note: This is a guest article contributed by frequent TIFO visitor and owner of Demotivating Posters, Jon. Today I found out that Dolph Lundgren (A.K.A. Ivan Drago) is a real life genius. I guess
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How the “I’m Going to Disneyland” Saying Got Started
Today I found out how the “I’m going to Disneyland/Disney World” saying got started. In January of 1987, CEO of Disney, Michael Eisner, and his wife were having dinner with Dick Rutan and Jeana
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