The Life of Doris Day, America’s Sweetheart

Name Change

Rock Hudson changed his name after sending a headshot to talent scout Henry Wilson. Wilson combined the names of Rock of Gibraltar and Hudson River to get the final pseudonym.

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The More You Know

  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
  • Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
  • Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they make.
  • People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
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