1. The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, receives over 1 million euros in coins annually, which are used to subsidize supermarket shopping for impoverished people.

2. When Martin Scorsese's editor, Selma Schönmaker, was asked why the gentle woman could edit violent films, she replied, "They weren't violent before I edited them."

4. In 1990, disability rights activists crawled up the steps of the Capitol to obstruct lawmakers from pushing for a vote on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

5. Steven Spielberg's application to direct 007 was rejected. Upon learning this, Lucas said, "I have a better idea - Indiana Jones."

6. Due to the high cost of wasabi, most "mustard" on the market is actually a mixture of horseradish, mustard, starch and green pigment.

7. Cincinnati has the largest abandoned subway system in the United States, which was never put into use after its construction.

8. When Hans Zimmer was composing the score for "The Last Samurai," he felt his knowledge of Japanese music was limited, but a Japanese musician countered, "Why are you so proficient?"

9. Bridesmaids were not originally there to provide emotional support, but rather to "bewitch evil spirits or those who intend to harm the bride."

10. There is a "just big enough island" on the St. Lawrence River on the US-Canada border, which can only accommodate one tree, one house and two iron chairs.

11. In 2009, someone made a 107-minute film called "Dry Paint" in response to film critics' sarcastic remark that "it's better to watch Dry Paint".

12. During the filming of "Space Jam", Warner Bros. built the "Jordan Dome" stadium for him to recover and train, and play pickup games with NBA players/celebrities.

14. The first word transmitted over the network was "lo" - the intended input was "login", but the system crashed when the second letter was entered.

15. The first New York Comic Con in 1964 was held in a single hotel room, with about 30 people in attendance. The first person to register was young George R.R. Martin (later the author of A Song of Ice and Fire).

17. Supernatural detective Norville "Shaji" Rogers (the protagonist of Scooby-Doo) was a track and field star and gymnast, which explains his ability to escape the villains' pursuit with bizarre agility.

18. Studies have shown that students who take notes with pen and paper learn better than those who type.

19. In ancient Ireland, if a warrior or king won the loyalty of a hound, he would prefix his name with "Cu" (meaning "hound"), symbolizing that he deserved the respect and loyalty of the canines.

20. A rare snail has been named "Crikey steveirwini," a tribute to Steve Irving's (Mr. Crocodile) classic catchphrase "Crikey!"

21. A cup of hot white chocolate contains 78 grams of sugar (equivalent to 2 cans of soda) and 500+ calories, more than a McDonald's Big Mac.