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Evangeline Lilly agreed to portray Tauriel in the Hobbit movies on the condition that she would not be part of a love triangle, which was added during reshoots.
In 1990, unemployed French nuclear physicist André Gardes attempted to invade the island of Sark, claiming rightful rule. A local constable complimented his gun, and when Gardes removed the magazine to demonstrate it, the officer arrested him.
Following the 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," the "Stark Raving Dad" Simpsons episode featuring Michael Jackson was removed from most distributions, including a reprint of the Season 3 DVDs.
In 1973, New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich famously swapped wives, children, and dogs. While Peterson and Susanne Kekich married and stayed together, Kekich's relationship with Marilyn Peterson ended soon after.
"Fantasia" began as the "Sorcerer's Apprentice" Mickey Mouse short, intended as a comeback for the character. The project expanded into a full movie, now considered one of the greatest animated films.
For centuries, Borzoi dogs could only be received as gifts from the Tsar. The breed nearly faced extinction after the Russian Revolution due to their association with the upper classes.
From the 1950s to the late 1970s, men typically married for the first time at an average age of 23. Today, the average age has increased to over 30.
The producers of "The X-Files" initially wanted Pamela Anderson for Dana Scully's role. However, executive producer Chris Carter insisted on Gillian Anderson, believing she was the only actress who fit his vision.
Secret Story, a Portuguese reality show, led to the arrest of a man suspected of being the Lisbon Ripper after his son applied to the show, revealing the secret that his father was the notorious serial killer.
Mythbusters co-host Jamie Hyneman ran away from home at 14, hitchhiking across America. He later worked as a dive master, survival expert, boat captain, linguist, pet shop owner, animal wrangler, machinist, concrete inspector, chef, and TV host.
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