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

Myth #11 – Twinkies Have a Shelf Life of Decades

Twinkies only really have a shelf life of approximately 45 days (25 with the original recipe), which is far shorter than the common myth that they are edible for decades.

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The More You Know

  • Toto was paid more than the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz".
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
  • After a slew of drug related offences, Robert Downey Jr. was a semi-blacklisted celebrity until Kiss Kiss Bang Bang reignited his career.
  • 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.
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