26Orson Welles' Early Success
Orson Welles was only 25 years old when he directed, co-wrote, starred in, and produced his debut feature film, "Citizen Kane," in 1941. Today, "Citizen Kane" is often ranked as the greatest film ever made due to its innovative techniques.
27. Jay Berwanger, the first Heisman Trophy winner, was also the first player chosen in the inaugural NFL Draft of 1936. The Chicago Bears acquired his signing rights but failed to reach an agreement when Berwanger asked for $25,000 over two years. As a result, Berwanger took a job as a foam-rubber salesman.
28. The British used decommissioned ships as prisons by docking them in the harbor. During the American Revolution, more Americans died on these ships than in all the battles of the war combined.
29. Snorri Thorfinnsson, the first child of European descent to be born in the Americas in the early 11th century, was the son of explorers Thorfinn Karlsefni and Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir. He played a significant role in the Christianization of Iceland.
30. Alexithymia, also known as emotional blindness, is a condition in which individuals struggle to recognize, express, and describe their own emotions. It is linked to difficulties in attachment theory and interpersonal relations and is often prevalent in people with autism spectrum disorder.
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31UK's Uncodified Constitution
The United Kingdom has an "uncodified constitution," meaning it does not have a single document serving as the source of its laws. Instead, various Acts of Parliament, court cases, and unwritten conventions collectively form the basis of its constitution.
32. The first pizza was likely served without tomato or tomato sauce. Modern pizzas with well-known toppings didn't exist until the Spanish brought fresh tomatoes from the Americas.
33. Alex Ovechkin, a highly regarded NHL prospect, had the Florida Panthers attempt to draft him in the 9th round of the 2003 draft, even though he was born two days after the eligibility cutoff date. The Panthers argued that he should be eligible, taking leap years into consideration.
34. Actress Andrea Evans, known for playing Tina Lord on "One Life to Live," withdrew from public life for almost a decade due to dealing with a stalker who attempted to kill her at the ABC Studios where the soap was filmed.
35. After sacking Antioch in 540 A.D., Persian Emperor Khosrau I founded the city of Weh Antiok Khusrau, meaning "better than Antioch, Khosrau built this."
