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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
11 Suuuper Random, Fun, And Interesting Facts That You've Probably Never Heard, But Deserve To Know
I recently read The Wedding People by Alison Espach — 10/10 by the way, highly recommend — and one of the chapters mentioned that when bugs land on your food, they vomit on it before eating it. After getting over the immediate shock and disgust, I immediately had to Google it to see if it was true. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's very, very true. The longer they sit on your food, the more likely it is that they threw up AND pooped on it, particularly on solid foods. After finding that out, I was inspired to share some other interesting facts. So, without further ado, here we go: Leto gave Margot Robbie a rat as a Suicide Squad gift. Margot and Jared starred in the 2016 David Ayer's film Suicide Squad, based on the popular DC comics. The two got into character to portray the villainous lovers, Harley Quinn and Joker. To show his appreciation, Jared gave Margot a special present. "When we shot Suicide Squad, not The Suicide Squad, Mr J (Jared) gave me a rat and he became a beloved pet," Margot said on Jimmy Kimmel Live. "We called him Rat Rat. He liked beer and bath time. Then the landlord of the place I was renting found out I had a rat and said Rat Rat had to go. And so then Jai Courtney, who plays Captain Boomerang, said, 'I'll take Rat Rat.' And then his landlord wasn't cool with that either, and so then one of the costumers on the job took Rat Rat. And then she had to give Rat Rat away, and Rat Rat - she gave him to Guillermo del Toro's daughters [who] apparently have rats." ice cream used for commercials, TV, and movies, might actually be a completely different food. Oftentimes, when you see ice cream used on the big and small screen, it's actually mashed potatoes. As anyone who has ever eaten ice cream in life knows, the popular dairy product melts very quickly, especially when it's being used under hot studio lights. Companies instead use mashed potatoes because they give a similar look, they don't melt, and by adding food dye, they can easily mimic any ice cream color. Mashed potatoes have also been featured as substitutes for meat. *Bonus: Shaving cream is sometimes used instead of whipped cream and glue is used instead of milk. Related: Let's Talk About How Creepy The Sydney Sweeney Bikini Pics Are DiCaprio used to be a breakdancer with a unique nickname. Remember those moves he pulled out for The Wolf of Wall Street? Well, that wasn't something he learned for the 2013 film. In fact, Leo was actually a breakdancer when he was younger and was given the nickname The Noodle from his community of breakdancers due to his flexible limbs. He even competed in a breakdancing competition in Germany and placed second. If you haven't seen The Wolf of Wall Street, here's a glimpse of Leo in action: are "Asian unicorns" in it's not what you think. There's a rare mammal species known as the Saola, native to the Annamite Range in Vietnam and Laos. The Saolas are also known as spindlehorn, Asian unicorn, or infrequently, Vu Quang bovid. The species was first documented in 1992, and they've been rarely seen since. They are reportedly "critically endangered." They're recognized for their sharp parallel horns and white markings on their face. Despite resembling antelope, they're actually related to cattle. Related: Sophie Turner Opened Up About Her "Incredibly Sad" Split From Joe Jonas the dog was paid more for The Wizard of Oz than some of its human costars. In the iconic 1939 film, Toto was played by a Cairn Terrier named Terry. The canine earned $125 per week. That's nearly triple of what the actors who played the Munchkins were paid. They were only given $50 a week. was once used as medicine. Before it became a staple at restaurants, cookouts, and homes around the world, ketchup was once used to cure a string of ailments. That's right, the second most popular condiment on Earth was once prescribed by doctors to cure things like indigestion, diarrheumatism, and jaundice in the 1830s. In 1834, Dr. John Cooke Bennett invented tomato ketchup as a cure and it took off. This was during a time when the Cholera outbreaks swept through communities around the world. In 19th-century America, tomatoes were thought to be deadly and poisonous, but after many tests, tomato ketchup prevailed. It became so popular that Dr. Bennett even made tomato pills. of the dinosaur sounds you hear in Jurassic Park are actually animals mating. Creating sounds for an extinct species can be hard. So, Gary Rydstrom, a Lucasfilm sound designer, decided to get creative. The noise the velociraptors make in Jurassic Park is actually the sound of tortoises having sex. were invented to help aid women during childbirth. The hand-cranked chainsaw was invented by Scottish doctors John Aitken and James Jeffray. It was specifically used during a procedure called symphysiotomy, where doctors cut the pubic cartilage to widen the pelvis and create more room to deliver the child. It reportedly provided a "quicker" and "safer" way to perform the procedure versus using knives and bone saws. According to Business Insider, "Two doctors invented the chainsaw in 1780 to make the removal of the pelvic bone easier and less time-consuming during childbirth. It was powered by a hand crank and looked like a modern-day kitchen knife with little teeth on a chain that wound in an oval." Reeves has a private foundation that he doesn't want his his name connected to. Known for his kind and generous demeanor, Keanu funds a foundation that specializes in cancer research and aids children's hospitals. 'I have a private foundation that's been running for five or six years, and it helps aid a couple of children's hospitals and cancer research,' Keanu told Ladies Home Journal in 2009 per Vogue, adding, 'I don't like to attach my name to it, I just let the foundation do what it does.' And if that wasn't pure enough, Keanu also auctioned off a 15-minute Zoom date with him in June of 2020 to benefit Camp Rainbow Gold, an Idaho-based children's cancer charity. The bidding went up to a whopping $16,600. used to have a feline-based mail delivery service. In the 1870s, cats were used to deliver mail in Belgium, but the system didn't last long because it proved to be unreliable. "Belgian authorities, who in the 1870s recruited 37 cats to deliver mail via waterproof bags attached to their collars. It was an idea posited by the Belgian Society for the Elevation of the Domestic Cat, which felt cats' natural sense of direction was not being fully exploited. During a trial, the cats were rounded up from their villages near Liège, taken a few miles away, and burdened with a note in a bag - with the idea that the cat would return home complete with missive." the inventor of the Pringles can is buried in his creation. Pringles can inventor Fred Baur died in 2008 at the age of 89. He made a very interesting request when it came to where his ashes would be preserved. "At his request, some of Baur's ashes were buried in the very container that helped launch a billion-dollar snack food," NPR's Scott Horsley reports. Do you know any wild, cool, bizarre or super interesting facts that a lot of people don't know? Share them with me below! 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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jersey actor to appear in movie with Idris Elba and Jared Leto
A Jersey actor has landed a prominent role in the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, starring Idris Elba and Jared Leto. James Wilkinson is set to play Mekaneck in the blockbuster which will see the return of 1980s comic book character He-Man. Speaking to BBC Radio Jersey, the actor described the night he found out he had got the part as "mad". "My wi-fi was terrible so I had to run a kilometre [0.6 miles] down the road to this restaurant that I knew had good wi-fi, but it was closed so I was just stealing their wi-fi while on the phone to my agent finding out what was going on," he said. Discussing the Masters of the Universe franchise, Wilkinson said: "I had heard of it but it was before my time."I'm 35 as of Wednesday and it was just that little bit before my time, but my older sister loved it. "She told me how much of a huge deal it was when I got it." In order to familiarise himself with universe of He-Man, Wilkinson said he sat down with a bowl of cereal to watch all the cartoons, which he described as the "easiest research ever". Acknowledging the franchise's large fanbase, Wilkinson said: "It's such a responsibility because you want to make sure the fans are being looked after and represented."At the same time, it has to be fresh and new for new audience members to grasp onto."He added: "When you get on set, you see just how grand a scale it is with hundreds and hundreds of people working on this. "And I'm just fortunate to be there." When asked about his love for Jersey, the 35-year-old said: "I miss it so much when I'm away."Growing up on the island you just get used to being by the ocean, especially in the summer. "There's nothing worse than being in London when it's hot and there's nowhere to escape, you can't go to the beach, you can't go in the water."I love it and I love coming home to see the family."
Buzz Feed
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
13 Celebrities Who Admitted To Hooking Up With Fans
1. During a 2016 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Drake admitted that he'd hooked up with a fan while on tour. 2. Jared Leto confessed during the same Ellen appearance that he'd hooked up with a fan before, too. 3. Harry Styles was also caught out on The Ellen Show, hesitantly revealing during the 'Never Have I Ever' segment that he'd hooked up with a fan. 4. Rapper G-Eazy has made multiple references about hooking up with his fans, including in his 2017 hit 'No Limit,' and his aptly-titled 2009 song, 'Groupies.' 5. Jennifer Coolidge joked back in 2022 that she slept with hundreds of people after playing a 'MILF' — aka Stifler's mom — in the iconic American Pie movies. 'I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie…There would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with,' she said, presumably referring to fans of the franchise. 6. Alex Pall and Andrew 'Drew' Taggart — aka The Chainsmokers — casually revealed in 2023 that they've had multiple threesomes together with fans. 7. Back in 2013, Joe Jonas revealed that he'd once gone to the movies with a fan and 'made out' with them 'the entire time.' He told Vulture, 'Yes, I've dated fans. I can't say that I've never put a foot in that world; there were times when I definitely took advantage of the opportunities I had. I remember I invited a fan to a movie, and we just made out the entire time. I don't even remember what the movie was about.' 8. In 2022, Charlie Puth revealed that he lost his virginity to a fan when he was 21. 'This girl came up to me and was like, 'Can you sign my chest?' I was like, 'I feel like a rock star,'' he said. 9. KISS member Gene Simmons claimed to have slept with over 4,000 women — including fans — at the height of his fame. 10. Fellow KISS star Paul Stanley said on Steve-O's Wild Ride podcast that hooking up with 'the women who would come to shows' was 'very' easy. 'The women who would come to shows weren't coming there to be courted. You have tonight and we all know that. You know that and I know that. And it was very simple. And nobody got hurt. Nobody ever walked away feeling disrespected or diminished,' he said. 11. Back in 2008, John Mayer candidly admitted, 'I might have hooked up with people, but as soon as I hooked up, they weren't fans anymore…Do you respect me for my honesty? The answer is, yes, I have. But not in a really long time.' 12. Robbie Williams revealed on The Graham Norton Show in 2020 that he'd once received a sexual act from a fan who snuck into his hotel room. 13. Finally, John Stamos revealed in 2015 that some of the women he's slept with have asked for selfies afterwards. 'One girl really wanted my shirt, like a souvenir,' he shared in Glee writer Ali Adler's book, How To F*ck a Woman. If you can think of any other examples, feel free to share in the comments!
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bossier City native Jared Leto readies for upcoming movie 'Tron: Ares'
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — After years in development, the sequel to Disney's hit movie 'Tron: Legacy' is finally on its way, featuring Bossier City native Jared Leto. 'Tron: Ares,' set to be released in October, follows the events of the second installment in the Tron franchise, which began with the original film released in 1982. According to IMDb, Jared Leto will star in the film as a sophisticated program named Ares. The character is sent from the digital world to the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with an artificial intelligence being. This year's Masked Singer winner to headline R&B Jazz festival In the movie trailer, fans witness a clash between the two worlds, suggesting a hostile takeover. The film continues from where the second movie, 'Tron: Legacy,' concluded. In the second installment, a digital program played by Jeff Bridges gathered an army to merge the two worlds. Although they failed in their initial attempt, it seems that the digital programs are now succeeding in their efforts to create the world envisioned by their predecessor. Fans will be thrilled to hear that Jeff Bridges is returning for 'Tron: Ares.' However, it remains unclear which of his characters will make an appearance on the big screen. Alongside Bridges and Jared Leto, the film will also feature a talented cast that includes Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Sarah Desjardins, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Shreveport chef to appear on Food Network's 'Beat Bobby Flay' Jared Leto is no stranger to playing characters in science fiction films. Next year, he will also star in the superhero movie 'Masters of the Universe,' which tells the story of a young man on Earth who discovers a hidden legacy. Leto also appeared in 'Blade Runner 2049,' alongside Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, as well as in Marvel's action-horror film 'Morbius.' 'Tron: Ares', directed by Joachim Rønning, will be released in theaters on October 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Years the Met Gala was canceled and why
(Image: X) There are very few events that manage to bring together Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga face masks, Jared Leto carrying his own head, and Rihanna dressed as a literal fashion pope. The Met Gala isn't just a red carpet; it's the carpet. It's the Super Bowl of fashion, the Oscars' cooler cousin, and the one Monday in May that even people who don't care about clothes suddenly care a lot. So when the Met Gala doesn't happen, the fashion world doesn't just sigh—it gasps. And believe it or not, there have been years when the glittering doors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art stayed shut, the stairs remained untouched by stilettos, and Anna Wintour's signature bob wasn't seen anywhere near Fifth Avenue. 2020 The year of banana bread, TikTok dances, and Zoom fatigue. It was also the year when everything got canceled—including the Met Gala. Originally scheduled for May 4, 2020, the theme was set to be 'About Time: Fashion and Duration'—an eerily fitting title, given how time basically lost all meaning that year. The pandemic had just taken hold in New York, and with health concerns skyrocketing, the Met made the painful but necessary decision to postpone and ultimately cancel the event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo For fashion lovers, it felt like prom got called off and nobody even got to show off their dress. Celebs posted throwback pics of their past Met looks, and fans mourned what could have been on Instagram. No red carpet. No drama. No outrageous fashion moments to argue about on Twitter. Even Vogue tried to keep the spirit alive by airing a virtual event, 'A Moment With the Met,' but let's face it—watching a livestream at home in sweatpants isn't quite the same as watching Zendaya arrive dressed as Cinderella with a glowing gown and a stylist-turned-fairy-godmother. 2002 Let's rewind to 2002—a year when the world was still reeling from the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Understandably, New York was healing, and the Met Gala, which usually brings in high-glam energy and opulence, took a respectful pause. The event was quietly shelved as the city focused on recovery, solidarity, and finding its new normal. Fashion can be fabulous, but it's also deeply human—and this was one of those moments when even the most stylish heels had to step aside. Interestingly, the Costume Institute still opened an exhibition that year titled 'Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed', but without the usual fanfare or red-carpet gala to kick it off. It was a more introspective, toned-down season for fashion, and one that reminded everyone that even in an industry known for extravagance, empathy still takes center stage. Is the Met Gala too big to cancel now? After 2020, the Met Gala bounced back hard. In 2021, despite ongoing COVID concerns, it returned—just later in the year, in September. The theme? 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.' It was a slightly scaled-down version of its usual self, with fewer attendees and safety protocols in place. But still, fashion was back—and boy, did it show up. That raised a big question: Is the Met Gala now too big to fail? With its power to dominate headlines, drive fashion trends, and raise millions for the Costume Institute, it's hard to imagine the event going MIA again anytime soon. In many ways, it's become more than a party—it's a cultural checkpoint. Ironically, the years without the Met Gala have only made the event more iconic. The pauses reminded us how much we love this night of absurdity, ambition, and sheer creative chaos. They made us appreciate the weirdness of Jared Leto and the elegance of Zendaya just that much more. So next time you see someone complaining that Doja Cat meowed too much or that someone wore something "too simple," just remember—there were years when none of it happened. No themes, no stairs, no fashion fever. And that silence? It made the comeback all the more powerful. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
