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TIL that the movie “The Ten Commandments” (1957) won no major oscars, only that of best effects. Instead the action-comedy “Around the World in 80 Days” won best picture, beating out not only the Charlton Heston classic but also James Deans last movie “Giant” and the musical “The King and I”.

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