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That iconic ripped sweatshirt actually came from Jennifer Beals herself. She shrunk her favorite sweatshirt in the wash and cut the collar off to make it fit… Then, she wore it to her audition.
Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know
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- In 1567, the man said to have the longest beard in the world died after he tripped over his beard running away from a fire.
- Movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon.
- Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
- Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.
Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.