Celebrities That Served In the Military Before Hollywood Fame

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall was destined for a life in the military. As a child, he was a military brat, moved around with his family for the service. His father was a U.S Navy rear admiral and Robert is a descendant of the infamous American General Robert E. Lee. Before pursuing acting, he decided to try his hand at the family business and enlisted in the US army. He admits he wasn't very good, saying "Hell, I barely qualified with the M-1 rifle in basic training."

The More You Know

The first time Reddit was mentioned in the New York Times, it was described as "foolish collectivism" that "grinds away the Web's edges and saps it of its humanity".
The Japanese created a smoke alarm for those who can't hear, which pumps super-spicy wasabi mist into the air to alert them.
Tears contain a natural painkiller, which reduces pain and improves your mood.
Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.