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e0vN5 TIL Of the Caligula (1979) biographical film, this film, which is still banned from Canada and Iceland depicts the Emperors' cruel and salacious escapades, which included, kink, incest, drag, bestiality, orgies, prostitution and murder.
78WbZ TIL there is actually no difference at all between Slurpees and Icees. They're made by the Icee Company and the exact same drink rebranded.
WkkM9 TIL that "sex changes are not effective", according to researchers, who say there is no evidence that these operations improve the lives of transexuals, many of whom remain suicidal and severely distressed after surgery.
aeVA TIL that Jim Carrey was attached to work on ‘Meet the Parents’ and came up with the name 'Focker’ in a creative meeting for the film.
VBlnD TIL about The Sweatbox, a documentary about the making of The Emperor’s New Groove. Produced by Sting’s wife, it was never released by Disney due to the unprecedented access to their creative process, which was uncharacteristically rushed and improvised for this project.