The Wildest Myths Viewers Have Been Led to Believe by Movies & Media

Myth #60 – Microwaves Cause Cancer

Microwave ovens do not cause cancer. The radiation produced by a microwave is non-ionizing and therefore does not have cancer risks associated with it. Ionizing radiation, like X-Rays, however, do have cancer risks.

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The More You Know

  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • For 'Deadpool' (2016) Ryan Reynolds paid $10,000 of his own money for the right to wear a shirt with The Golden Girl’s Bea Arthur on it.
  • O.J. Simpson was considered for the lead in "The Terminator".
  • Natalie Portman dislocated her rib while shooting Black Swan and had to give up her trailer so the low budget film could afford a medic for the rest of shooting.
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