Did you know … that elephants have a secret language?

Researchers at San Diego Zoo have been monitoring communications between African elephants and have found what has been described as a “secret language”.

Elephant’s are well-known for their trumpeting calls, but did you know that they also growl?   Read more

Laurel and Hardy … filmed in French & Spanish

Did you know that Laurel and Hardy, the 1930′s comedy movie stars, reshot a number of their films in French, Spanish, Italian and German?

Laurel and Hardy couldn’t speak any foreign languages, so had voice coaching, and often used native language speaking supporting cast members. These language versions helped to boost their popularity internationally. Pardon Us was reshot in all four foreign languages. Chickens Come Home, Blotto and Below Zero were re-filmed in French and Spanish.

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Bill Bailey speaks … French

Did you know that English comedian Bill Bailey performs some of his material in French? And did you know that Bill allegedly won the award for  Best French Actor at the Institut Francais awards, UK in 1986? Read more

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