Black Sabbath’s frontman Ozzy Osbourne had a penchant for showmanship with outrageous acts. But did you know that Osbourne hired a little person to fulfill his idea to introduce a dwarf in his live performances? Ozzy Osbourne’s “personal dwarf,” John Edward Allen, was an English actor who starred in films such as Bladerunner and Eyes […]
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There has always been an understanding the mermaids and sirens are different. While sirens are depicted as evil temptresses that lure sailors to their untimely demise, mermaids are peaceful and choose to live far away from humans. But did you know that the Siren is actually not in any way, shape, or form, close to
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After the siege of the Grand Mosque in Makkah by Saudi religious extremists, the government of Saudi Arabia chose the ultra-conservative route. This included the ban on cinemas in 1983. After 35 years, the first cinema in Saudia Arabia opened on April 18, 2018, but what was the first film shown? After a 35-year ban
The James Bond franchise is the most iconic spy series of all time. Since its inception, Ian Flemming has played the role of the dashing and debonair James Bond as a British gentleman. But can you imagine Bond as a Canadian? Canadian filmmakers Lee Demarbe and Ian Driscoll planned to redo the “For Your Eyes
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Dr. Joyce Brothers is a world-renowned psychologist and television celebrity who started her career when she won in The $64,000 Question. But did you know that she almost lost the show? Dr. Joyce Brothers was the first woman to win the $64,000 top prize. The show’s sponsor, Revlon, wanted her to wear makeup. When she
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Voting Nobody as the president is one of the longest-running political jokes that remains relevant until now. With no choice but to be forced to pick among the lesser evils, many people began rallying in a cross-country tour in support of the Nobody for President campaign. Popularized by political activists Wavy Gravy and Curtis Spangler,
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Released in 1978 as an Anti-War Movie set in the Vietnam War, Deer Hunter is most known for its Russian roulette that enslaves the viewers’ attention with its intensity per scene. To ensure the maximum authenticity of the set, not only did director Michael Cimino request for the usage of live rats and mosquitoes, but
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Pat Martino is an esteemed jazz guitarist that pursued a career in music at the young age of 15. Gaining many awards for his music and having an extensive discography that clearly portrayed his exceptional talent, aneurysm-induced amnesia barely became a barrier in his decision to re-learn his passion. After suffering from a brain aneurysm
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Based on the best-selling novel Cyborg, The Six Million Dollar Man successfully ran for five seasons as it was well-loved by many. While shooting for the fourth season of the sci-fi show, the crew ran into a shocking set-piece that isn’t actually what it seemed. The crew of Six Million Dollar man was appalled to
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Dan Harmon, the writer and producer of shows like Rick and Morty, and Community has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. But what triggered him to get himself checked? The creator of the hit TV series; Community discovered he had Asperger’s Syndrome while he was writing about the character Abed. He consulted a doctor, who later
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