These Are Some of Hollywood's Most Iconic Moments

Mae Murray

Mae Murray was the first star of the silent film era with a tragic backstory. She started her own production company, but then married a man who conned her into thinking she was a prince, stole all her money, and took her only child. She was a notable founder of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, and is still remembered for her contributions today. 

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The More You Know

  • In 1966 and 1967, soldiers testing Agent Orange in Canada were told the chemical was completely safe and sprayed it on each other to cool off.
  • T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • The majority of polar bears live in Canada—not in the Arctic.
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