Rare Facts You Never Knew About Marilyn Monroe

Life Alone

Once her mother had been diagnosed, Gladys spent a few months at home before being admitted to Metropolitan State Hospital. Her and Norma never had a relationship again, as she spent the remainder of her life in and out of hospitals for her disease. Norma Jean was taken care of by the Atkinson family, but there was a high price to pay...

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The More You Know

  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • Tarantula bites are about as painful as bee stings.
  • A single dollar bill costs 5 cents to make.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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