The Toughest Characters Hollywood Has to Offer

Black Widow - The Avengers

Natalia Romanova takes no prisoners. She's a Russian spy turned American superhero, so it's safe to say that she's seen it all. Black Widow was first introduced to the Marvel film franchise in 2010. Finally, after 10 years of being a side character, the femme fatale is getting her own movie. Knowing her, it's going to be more action-packed than all of the Avengers films put together.

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The More You Know

  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
  • Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
  • Parts of the Great Wall of China were made with sticky rice.
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