Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Hiring His Sister

Francis Ford Coppola wasn't very keen on having his sister play the role of Connie. Funny enough, he thought that she was too pretty for the role. Mario Puzo requested her for the part and she actually scored the audition without Coppola's influence.

The More You Know

Shakespeare is easier to understand, makes more sense, and is punnier when it's recited in its original pronunciation instead of a modern English accent.
A relative of the T. rex stood just 3-feet tall.
Donkeys and dolphins are sometimes used as guard animals.
The majority of polar bears live in Canada—not in the Arctic.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.