Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

My Week With Marilyn

In 2001, Michelle Williams took on the persona of Marilyn Monroe to document her short, yet bombastic, existence in the Hollywood spotlight. Williams really made an effort to exemplify Monroe's life outside of the glamour and glitz of her perceived Hollywood lifestyle. Very few people knew how deeply Monroe struggled with accepting her lifestyle and appearance before this movie was released.

The More You Know

A Scarlet Macaw can live up to 80 years.
A U.S. park ranger named Roy C. Sullivan held the record for being struck by lightning the most times, having been struck — and surviving — seven times between 1942 and 1977.
Beavers have transparent eyelids so they can see underwater.
During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.