October was full of amazing discoveries, and as I looked through all the facts I shared this month, a few stood out above the rest. From juicy pop culture moments to unexpectedly original uses of a ubiquitous app, these are the facts that made me say, “Wait…really?!!!” So here is a list of my favorite facts I learned:
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When Alec Guinness agreed to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: A New Hopehe was not particularly enthusiastic about the project. The role ultimately earned him around $100 million during his lifetime.
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During World War II, Boeing built big fake area on the roof of its Seattle plant to hide it from possible attacks by Japanese aircraft.
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Famous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Cookies didn't exist when the restaurant first opened. They were introduced in 1992 as a simple snack for hungry guests while they waited for a table.
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Pearl jam A concert at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California in 1993 because they were boycotting Ticketmaster-controlled venues inspired Coachella.
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The famous lightning that struck the clock tower Back to the Future was added only because budget cuts to the film.
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American version Office was almost canceled after the first season due to low ratings and mixed reviews.
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Michelin Guide and its stars were created by the tire company Michelin (yes, Michelin!) in France.
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I love Lucy was a groundbreaking series that inadvertently influenced the way the television industry operates to this day.
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Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera Iconic opening performance at the 2003 VMAs was a direct response to the 2002 show, where Bruce Springsteen opened with a somber song addressing the events of 9/11.
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In 1993, the Coca-Cola company produced OK sodaa soda specifically aimed at Gen Xers that was meant to be ugly, cynical and anti-corporate.
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Until the 1980s, many airports made a lot of money by providing a full range of services. restaurants which were built within them to attract locals (rather than travelers).
