When he was twelve, Charles Dickens worked ten hour shifts at a factory making shoe polish
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Fun Fact: Where Nintendo Got The Idea For the Triforce in Zelda
The Triforce ultimately comes from the Japanese three scales of mythology. But the symbol was used in ancient Japan by the Hojo clan as their emblem.
Fun Fact: The Wayne’s World Feud
After the Wayne’s World skits and movies were over, Mike Myers did the Austin Powers movies. Dana Carvey thought Myers stole his impression of Lorne Michaels when he saw Dr. Evil. Which led the two to have their friendship ended but they have since patched that up.
Fun Fact: The Country That Celebrates Buddhist New Year With Water Fights
During Buddhist New Year in Thailand, it is common to see people having water fights in the streets in a playful manner.
Fun Fact: MLK Jr Improvised I Have a Dream
The I Have a Dream part of his famous speech was actually improvised.