Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings because he didn't understand the script.
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In October 1997, when Internet Explorer 4.0 was released, some Microsoft employees left a giant "From the IE team... We Love You" on Netscape's lawn.
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If you put two straws in your mouth, one inside a drink and one outside it, you won't be able to drink through either straw.
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The CIA once spent $20 million on a cat equipped with gear to spy on the Soviets, but it was hit by a taxi.
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95% of people feel uncomfortable when the TV volume is an odd number.
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On some poorly researched trivia lists it is stated as a fact that a pregnant goldfish is called a twit. This is not true as goldfish lay eggs.
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The Procrastinators' Club of America newsletter is called Last Month's Newsletter.
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A dairy cow can produce more milk when listening to music.
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