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TIL that Chairman Kaga of Iron Chef is a talented stage actor, starring as Jean Valjean in the Japanese version of Les Miserables. He represented Japan on stage at the Royal Albert Hall in 1995 when 17 Valjeans from around the world took the stage together. (2:15)

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alOZ TIL that Jonathan Winters’ career started as a result of losing his wristwatch. He couldn’t afford a new one, but his wife persuaded him to perform in a talent contest where first prize was a wristwatch, feeling certain he could do so. His performance led he to him winning the watch.