30 Trivia Tidbits About Movies, History and Other Stuff That Is Not Movies and History (Naturally)

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30 Trivia Tidbits About Movies, History and Other Stuff That Is Not Movies and History (Naturally)

Did you know that the world's first feature-length movie was made in 1912? It was called The Story of the Kelly Gang, and it was about an Australian outlaw. In fact, a lot of famous movies were based on true stories — like Schindler's List and Erin Brockovich (duh). Also, did you know that Jaws is the most successful horror movie ever made? (It made more than $470 million at the box office!)

Along those lines, take a peek at these 30 intriguing facts about everything from movies to science that are guaranteed to make you feel like the brightest person in the room…

Female Artists

Blue pigment found in the tooth of a medieval skeleton shows women were artists During the Middle Ages, women, not just monks, may have painted illuminated manuscripts. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

NPR

Happy Accident

Thanks to a missing comma, 120 Maine dairy drivers got $5 million. DAIRY The natural goodnes 202 FL80 Oakhurst The absence of a comma in a state law made it pretty unclear if the drivers can get overtime pay, and the judge presiding in their case said the ambiguity must be construed liberally, and sided with them. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

NPR

Gorillas

Gorillas are in a nearly-constant state of flatulence. This is due to their gut bacteria & the 40 pounds of vegetation they eat daily. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

PBS

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