Chuck Norris entered the world as Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. His name came from Carlos Berry, his father’s pastor, a surprisingly tender origin for someone who would grow into the ultimate action icon. As a boy, he was unathletic, timid, and only average in school. His father’s heavy drinking…
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Fun Fact: Walmart’s CEO Started Near the Bottom
The current CEO of Walmart, Doug McMillan actually started as a truck unloader. It was while he was still a student at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Fun Fact: University of Tulsa’s Most Notable Alumni
Notable alumni from the University of Tulsa is current Walmart CEO Doug McMillan, Outsiders author S.E. Hinton, Golden Girls actress Rue McClanahan, and TV personality “Dr. Phil” McGraw.
(Not So) Fun Fact: University of Tulsa During the Great Depression
Like many things, the Great Depression took a huge toll on the University of Tulsa. However a former investment banker that was appointed in charge managed to use his wits to save the school in the long run.
Fun Fact: University of Tulsa’s Motto
The motto for the University of Tulsa is wisdom, faith, service.