How Your Favorite Supermodels Got Their Start

Peter Mayhew

You might not know the name Peter Mayhew, but you probably know his character, Chewbacca from Star Wars. The actor previously appeared in a news article about men with huge feet (which makes sense, since he stands at 7'3"). Producers saw the article and knew he would be the perfect fit for playing the giant Wookie. He has appeared as Chewie in five of the films, though he also auditioned for Darth Vader. 

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The More You Know

  • If you heat up a magnet, it will lose its magnetism.
  • Movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon.
  • 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.
  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
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