Ever heard of Sarah Holcomb? Probably not; she was a late 70s, early 80s actress who retired after only 4 films. And yet, she appeared in 2 of the most successful comedies of all-time.....Animal House as the mayor's jailbait daughter, and Caddyshack, as Danny's Irish girlfreind.
A baby boomer turns 50 every 7 seconds. Wouldn't be too bad if it works in reverse. Staying 50 would be better than getting older
In the late '80s, Hollywood producer Dick Wolf began pitching the studios on a 60-minute crime drama. None were interested; hour dramas were out, 30 minute sitcoms were selling. Wolf then proposed a 60 minute show that could be sold as two distinct 30 minute segments. Law & Order was born, and with a 20-year run, tied Gunsmoke as the longest running fiction program in TV history.
This is probably the least known of all the little known facts. In Alabama there is a law that makes it illegal for idiots to vote. Like that is ever enforced In Alaska it's against the law to buy a beer for a moose. Is Les Miles a criminal? Arkansas Mispronouncing the state name is strictly forbidden, so just leave your grandma and her fancy 'Ar-can-zuss'es at home next time.
Here is one they should do everywhere -- In Gelsenkirchen, Germany over 100 bars and restaurants in the Veltines Arena are connected by a pipeline over 3 miles long. It transports up to 14 liters of beer a minute.
North Korea has a meth problem http://finance.yahoo.com/news/north-korea-meth-problem-unstable-170800190.html
