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Cinnamon Toast Crunch

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Introduced in 1984 by General Mills, it was designed to be the cereal version of cinnamon toast. It is made from a mix of wheat and rice, and covered in cinnamon sugar. Besides breakfast, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is also popular as a snack on its own, in trail mixes, or as a crunchy topping.

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Lucky Charms

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Another General Mills classic, this "magically delicious" cereal features a mix of toasted oat pieces and colorful marshmallows. Besides the original flavor, there are several varieties of Lucky Charms, including Chocolatey Chocolate, S'mores, Berry Swirl, and Minis. A breakfast classic for many decades, one of its most famous features is its mascot, Lucky the Leprechaun.

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Kellogg’s Raisin Bran

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One of Kellogg’s better-known "healthy" options, Raisin Bran is popular as a source of fiber. It was originally a copy of another cereal of the same name, but after a legal battle, it was determined that "raisin bran" was too descriptive to be a trademark, popularizing the name as a generic term for this type of cereal. What makes it so popular? Its name and marketing have long contributed to the perception of it as a "healthy cereal."

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Cheerios

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Did you know that the original name of Cheerios was CheerieOats? It was introduced in the 1940s by General Mills, and it is a popular choice due to its whole-grain oat base, low sugar, no cholesterol, and the fact that it is gluten-free. Unlike many other cereals, the original version is not the most popular; it has been surpassed by the Honey Nut flavor.

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Life

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Introduced by Quaker Oats, Life cereal gained popularity through a famous marketing campaign featuring a picky eater named Mikey, one of the longest-running ads in American television history. Life is marketed as a healthy, whole-grain choice without artificial flavors or colors, and has several flavors besides the original.

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Frosted Flakes

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Did you know that cornflakes were invented by the brother of the founder of Kellogg’s? One of Kellogg’s most well-known cereals worldwide, Frosted Flakes was developed when sweet cereal became increasingly more popular. To boost its appeal to children, the cereal was introduced alongside a mascot, Tony the Tiger, now one of the most recognizable characters in the industry.

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Cocoa Puffs

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One of the first chocolate cereals to exist, Cocoa Puffs is certainly among the most popular. Developed in the 1950s by General Mills, it initially used Hershey’s cocoa. Cocoa Puffs’ popularity is not limited to the American market. It is also a top seller in Canada, Europe, and Latin America, where it is commercialized in partnership with Nestlé under the name Nesquik.

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Froot Loops

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After Kellogg’s unsuccessfully tried to create a competitor to Cheerios, the company was left with specialized equipment designed to produce O-shaped cereal. Rather than scrap it, Kellogg’s used the machinery to develop a new, colorful cereal, along with a new mascot, Toucan Sam. Although the different colors in Froot Loops are meant to suggest different flavors, Kellogg’s has confirmed that they all taste the same.

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Honey Bunches of Oats

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Originally called Battle Creek, this popular cereal was the result of experimentation. Released by Post in the 1980s, it was developed when one of the company’s employees mixed several existing cereals. After some feedback, honey was added to the mix, and it was renamed Honey Bunches of Oats.

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Rice Krispies

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Developed in the 1920s, Rice Krispies is not only one of Kellogg’s most iconic products but also one of the most popular cereals in America. Its famous "Snap, Crackle, Pop" slogan was inspired by the sounds the cereal makes when milk is added and was later adopted as the names of its three mascots.

1

Clint Eastwood

Spaghetti Westerns wouldn’t have been the same without Clint Eastwood, and neither would cinema as a whole. He not only won our hearts with unforgettable performances but also built a career as a respected director and even stepped into politics. But that’s not all: It turns out he’s also one of the tallest actors in Hollywood, standing at an impressive 6'4"!

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Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is famous for performing his own stunts in some truly dangerous scenes. At 5'7", he may not be Hollywood’s tallest leading man, but that doesn’t stop him from skydiving while flipping through the air, piloting planes, filming atop skyscrapers without a harness, and, of course, being one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

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John Wayne

Western films and war movies owe a lot to the talented John Wayne. Known as "The Duke," his tough-guy persona came not only from his roles but also from his imposing size: he stood an impressive 6 feet 4 inches tall.

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Dolly Parton

The queen of country music doesn’t need height to stand out: At just 5 feet tall, she became one of America’s most beloved female singers. Creator of hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," she often wears heels during performances and TV and movie appearances.

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Danny DeVito

If you thought Dolly was the shortest person on this list, think again, as the talented and beloved actor Danny DeVito stands at 4'10''. His height is due to a genetic condition called multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED), which affects bone growth. Far from holding him back, Danny has showcased his talent in successful films like Batman Returns (1992), Matilda (1996), Big Fish (2003), and many more.

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Brooke Shields

Height isn’t just for men; just look at actress Brooke Shields, who stands an amazing 6 feet tall. Known for films like The Blue Lagoon (1980) and the sitcom Suddenly Susan (1996–2000), her height and striking beauty also contributed to her great success in the fashion world.

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Dustin Hoffman

The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), and Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) are cinematic classics, in large part thanks to Dustin Hoffman’s outstanding performances. While he wasn’t the tallest protagonist at 5 '7", his height never got in the way of these and many other films achieving huge success.

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Dwayne Johnson

Also in the Tall Club is Dwayne Johnson, better known as "The Rock." Standing an impressive 6'5", his strength goes beyond his height and acting talent, as he also gained fame as a professional wrestling superstar.

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Taylor Swift

Named Time’s Person of the Year in 2023, Taylor Swift is undeniably one of the biggest sensations of this era. But her musical talent and knack for creating hit songs aren’t all she brings to the table: Her 5'11" height also adds to her stunning stage presence.

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Al Pacino

Mr. Al Pacino may have brought to life some of the toughest characters, and even a few criminals. But his rugged image might make you think he’s a bit taller. To many people's surprise, Al actually stands around 5' 6". Short or tall, he was destined to be a star!

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Uma Thurman

Brooke Shields and Taylor Swift aren't the only tall women on this list. The star of Pulp Fiction (1994) and Kill Bill (2003–2004) also ranks among the tallest. At 5'11", Uma Thurman has always stood out for her versatility and commanding screen presence.

1

Alcatraz Island, California - "Escape from Alcatraz"

In 1962, one of the most incredible prison escapes in history happened on Alcatraz Island. Three inmates, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, managed to vanish using makeshift tools like spoons to chip through walls, plaster-and-paint dummy heads to fool guards into thinking they were still sleeping, and escape across the freezing San Francisco Bay on a raincoat raft.

This remarkable event later inspired the 1979 movie "Escape from Alcatraz", starring Clint Eastwood as Morris, and the actual prison location was used for filming. Authorities have never found the men, and their fate remains officially unknown to this day.

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Kennedy Space Center, Florida - "Apollo 13"

"Apollo 13" is a movie based on the true story of the aborted lunar mission of the same name in 1970. As the spacecraft approached the Moon, an oxygen tank exploded 200,000 miles from Earth , turning the mission into a life-or-death rescue instead of a landing.

Hollywood later brought this moment back to life with the 1995 blockbuster, which included several real NASA sites, such as the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center on Merritt Island, Florida, to recreate the mission as closely as possible.

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Lake Placid Olympic Center, New York - "Miracle"

A group of underdog American college players defeated the powerful Soviet team in 1980, at the Lake Placid Olympic Center (now known as Herb Brooks Arena), in what became known as the "Miracle on Ice." The young U.S. ice hockey team achieved the impossible when they defeated the four-time defending gold medal-winning Soviet Union.

Considered an unbelievable Cold War triumph, Disney’s 2004 movie "Miracle" immortalized the game, with scenes filmed in the same arena where the historic game was played.

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The Hudson River, New York – "Sully"

Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after both engines failed midair, following an encounter with a flock of geese after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.

With no runway in reach and only seconds to make a decision, Sully landed the plane on the freezing Hudson River, miraculously saving all 155 people on board, in what became known as "The Miracle on the Hudson". Filmmakers later recreated this moment for audiences worldwide in "Sully", filming in real New York locations.

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The Biograph Theater, Chicago, Illinois - "Public Enemies"

On July 22, 1934, the notorious bank robber John Dillinger, dubbed "Public Enemy No. 1" and one of the most wanted criminals in the United States, was shot outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago, Illinois, by FBI agents after watching the gangster film "Manhattan Melodrama".

This dramatic real-life event was later adapted for the screen in the 2009 film "Public Enemies", which included filming of the real exterior of the theater.

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Holcomb, Kansas- "In Cold Blood"

Truman Capote wrote a genre-defining "nonfiction novel" about the true 1959 murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, titled "In Cold Blood", after spending six years investigating the case and interviewing locals, including those responsible for the killings.

It was based on the true, brutal, and senseless quadruple homicide that shocked the nation , committed by two ex-cons, Richard Hickock and Perry Smith, after they realized there was very little cash in the house they had broken into. The story eventually made its way to Hollywood in the 1967 film by the same name, which was shot at the real Clutter family home, and authentic Kansas exteriors were also used.

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Selma, Alabama - "Selma"

The movie centers on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights. This included the historic civil rights march, which faced gut-wrenching violence. The pivotal 1965 demonstrations , including what was known as the "Bloody Sunday" attacks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, were vividly adapted in the Oscar-winning film "Selma".

The movie, released in 2014, recreated the famous march across the real Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, a turning point that helped lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii - "Pearl Harbor"

The 2001 blockbuster titled "Pearl Harbor" was a dramatic representation of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Oahu, Hawaii , of the same name on December 7, 1941, which brought America into World War II.

The movie portrays the tragic air raid that took over 2,400 American lives, and also fictionalizes many details through a love story. The film included island scenes shot across real Hawaiian locations, including Oahu and Kualoa Ranch.

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Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania – "Gettysburg"

The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in July 1863, was one of the most important and bloodiest battles of the Civil War. It lasted three days, and over 51,000 men became casualties.

The 1993 movie was filmed on the actual fields of Adams County , Pennsylvania. It was the first time the National Park Service allowed war scenes to be recreated there, including Devil’s Den.

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The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas - "The Alamo"

During the Texas Revolution in 1836, around 200 Texian defenders held off thousands of Mexican troops at the Alamo for 13 full days . Although they didn’t make it, they became a powerful symbol because their stand gave Sam Houston time to rally troops and later win Texan independence at the Battle of San Jacinto.

The film shot almost all of its exteriors in Texas, using locations that recreated the historical battle. The 4.3-acre historic landmark at 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, can also be visited today.