You’ll Never Believe These Mind-Blowing Secrets from Behind the Scenes of Law & Order: SVU

Mariska Hargitay Keeps a Special Photo on her Desk

Hargitay keeps a picture of her real-life mother on Lieutenant Olivia Benson’s desk. Of course, if you’re investigating violence sex crimes, it’s always nice to have your mom there with you.

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The More You Know

  • A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
  • Commercial flights were allowed to fly any course to their destination and would often detour over points of interest. This ended in 1956 when two planes crashed mid-flight over the Grand Canyon.
  • Researchers have found that swearing when in pain may release pain-killing endorphins.
  • Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
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