These Are Some of Hollywood's Most Iconic Moments

Carrie Fisher and Jim Belushi Partied Hard

The leading lady in Star Wars, Carrie Fisher, was good friends with Blues Brothers star Jim Belushi. They partied hard together in the 1970s, as most famous actors in that space typically did. Back then, Hollywood was super closeknit.

Olivia Newton-John Combats Criticism

Despite the success of Grease, Olivia Newton-John saw a lot of shade from critics. She was pretty, had a great voice, and a retro sense of style. However, she could never please crowds for whatever reason. She refused to sing music she didn't like, though, and was a role model to other young women who hoped to pursue a career in Hollywood.

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The More You Know

  • The first pair of Nike running shoes was made in a waffle iron.
  • The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
  • The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because "there was no suitable living candidate." This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.
  • Domino's Japan trained reindeer to deliver pizza.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.