The name Santa Claus came from Saint Nicholas who was a bishop in the town of Myra, and was known to be very nice to children.

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer was the first choice to play Clarice Starling in the movie "Silence of the Lambs." She turned down the role because she found it too scary.

To "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles.

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