15 Fun Facts We Didn't Know About Tomatoes, Kevin Bacon, and More

We all know and love tomatoes, but did you know that they were once seen as dangerous? It wasn't until medical benefits of the fruit were discovered that people started to see them in a different light. The unripe tomato was found to have healing properties when applied to the skin and soon enough, tomatoes became a staple in many dishes. 

You might not think twice about dancing along to 'Footloose' at your friend's wedding reception, but for Kevin Bacon, it's something he tries very hard to avoid. In fact, he revealed on 'Conan' that he hands the DJ $20 with strict instructions not to play the tune - bribing them so we can all enjoy our weddings without feeling like we're reliving his iconic movie moment. 

If you're ever lucky enough to be on set with Joe Pesci, try not to get in his way first thing in the morning. The crew for 'Home Alone' tried to make him come into work earlier but he fought for his right to tee-off by talking passionately (and probably very loudly) about how important it was to him.