In 2007, Joshua Bell pretended to be a street violinist and went mostly ignored. Just two days earlier, he played in a sold out theater with each seat costing $100. The violin he used on the street was worth 3.5 million dollars.
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Queen Elizabeth does not hold a passport. Since all British passports are issued in the queen’s name, she herself doesn't need one. She just has to say that she is the queen.
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Akon's birth name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.
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When playing an American character, Christian Bale will give all his press interviews in an American accent in order to not confuse the audience.
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Rapper LL Cool J's name is short for 'Ladies Love Cool James'.
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Actor John Wayne made more than 200 movies.
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Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart had no idea how to play chess when they appeared in X-Men 2.
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