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

Land Without Women

In 1929’s Land Without Women, Conrad landed the leading role in what would be Germany’s first talking picture.  It was official, he had fully instituted himself as one of the nation's most prolific actors. His power on the silver screen was energizing. He was whip-smart and, unlike the Joker, wanted to use his intelligence for the good of mankind...

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The More You Know

  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
  • There is a museum of bad art.
  • There's a word for tapping someone on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
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