Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

The Crimper

Turns out, we can thank Barbra Streisand for the hair crimper! Her hairstylist, Geri Cusenza, invented the crimping iron after being sick of braiding and unbraiding her hair for a photoshoot.

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The More You Know

  • The voices of Mickey and Minnie Mouse got married in real life.
  • The first commercial airplane flight lasted 23 minutes.
  • Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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