Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

American Hustle

"American Hustle", starring Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Jennifer Lawrence, covers the 1970 FBI ABSCAM investigation. This story marches through the lives of two con-men who worked on a sting operation in New Jersey, but they were tempted to the dark side because of the illustrious lifestyles of the rich and criminal.

The More You Know

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A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
Warren Buffett has only sent one email in his life. It was sent to Jeff Raikes of Microsoft, and Buffett said it became his first and last email when it ended up in court.

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