Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Sacheen Littlefeather

Brando chose a woman named Sacheen Littlefeather to accept his award on his behalf. She said, "I'm representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to say that he cannot accept this very generous award because of the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry." Mic drop.

The More You Know

A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."

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