The first guy to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (USA) used none of his lifelines until the final question, where he called his dad. During the call, he told his dad he didn't need any help on the final question, but he just wanted to let him know that he was about to win $1,000,000.
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The Muppet Show was banned from Saudi Arabian TV because one if its stars was a pig.
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Before The Simpsons, Matt Groening drew cartoons for Apple computers.
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More than 3000 people auditioned for Afghan model in 2009. Only 10 were women.
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Shirley Henderson, the girl who played Moaning Myrtle (the ghost in the bathroom) was actually 37 years old when she played the character in the Harry Potter series.
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