Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Hiring His Sister

Francis Ford Coppola wasn't very keen on having his sister play the role of Connie. Funny enough, he thought that she was too pretty for the role. Mario Puzo requested her for the part and she actually scored the audition without Coppola's influence.

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The More You Know

  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • People write love letters to trees in Australia via email.
  • A man sued Pepsi claiming he found a mouse in his Mountain Dew. Pepsi attorneys stated that Mountain Dew will dissolve a mouse in 30 days, and showed his can was purchased 74 days after being manufactured.
  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
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