“Unbelievable Mind-Bogglers: 10 Cool Facts That Will Either Make You Grin or Question Reality!”
Not What The Western Films Made It Look Like
The term “outlaw” actually didn’t refer to any mere criminal, but rather a criminal who has been sentenced to be “outside of the protection of the law.”
He had no right to a trial and could be killed or persecuted by anybody.
Oh So That’s Why We Say They Love Donuts
In the 1950s, donut shops were one of the first food businesses that were commonly open late at night.
They became hot spots for police working the night shift since it gave them a place to grab a snack, fill out paperwork, or even just take a break, which is why donuts became associated with cops.
The Master Becomes His Own Student
Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather books, also adapted them for the films but had no idea what he was doing since he’d never written a screenplay before.
After winning two Oscars, he decided to buy a book on screenwriting. In the first chapter, it said: “Study The Godfather.”
I Bet That Professor Looks Dumb
Max Planck was told by one of his professors to not go into physics because “almost everything is already discovered.”
Planck explained he didn’t want to discover anything, just learn the fundamentals. He went on to originate quantum theory and win a Nobel Prize.