Here are some random facts for you.
1. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster were the creators of Superman, and they sold the rights to the character for $130 in 1938, which is around $3,000 in today’s dollars.
2. The contestants on “Jeopardy!” all stand on platforms that are adjusted to make sure they’re all the same height. This helps reduce the need for constant readjustment of the cameras.
3. Richard Gere went to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst for free, while on a gymnastics scholarship. He majored in philosophy, but dropped out after two years to pursue acting full time.
4. Reno, Nevada is actually west of Los Angeles, because of the way California curves. (Here’s a map.)
5. Ciabatta bread has only been around since 1982. It was invented by a baker in Verona, Italy who was trying to make the Italian version of French baguettes.
(Wikipedia / Jeopardy.com / Wikipedia / Oreate AI / Wikipedia)
