"Joker" Was Based On This True Story of an Unhinged Man

New Beginnings

The family was ready for a new chapter in their lives. They changed their last name from "Bottom" to “Phoenix” as a metaphor for a fresh start. Soon after, the big family settled in California and tried to make a break in the entertainment field. His mother worked as a secretary for an NBC executive, and Joaquin and his siblings began performing for extra income. 

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The More You Know

  • A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders that condenses atmospheric moisture to automatically fill the bottle.
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  • Nutella was invented during WWII, when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration.
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