Random 80s Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

Roald Dahl and Matilda

Matilda is definitely one of Roald Dahl’s most popular works. But, he had no idea that it would blow up! In fact, while he was writing the story, he admitted to feeling totally lost and afraid that his books were becoming unpopular.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.