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TIL Einstein refused to wear socks because his big toe always created a hole in them

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vPeZj TIL Walt Disney believed “Snow White” would be hard to sell. Knowing this, Walt gathered his team and performed a one-man show. He acted out the entire movie himself, mimicking the characteristics and voice of each of the characters. They were spellbound by the show. Production began shortly after.
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