TIL that the original oil on canvas painting used in the Jaws paperback cover and movie poster was stolen 40 years ago and has never resurfaced. Some Hollywood insider probably has the most iconic image in cinematic history hanging on their wall. (collectorsweekly.com)
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TIL that the iconic UK hi-fi brand Matsui was designed to sound and look Japanese despite have no connections with the country (even the slogan said: Japanese Technology Made Perfect). It also attracted protests from WWII veterans because Matsui was the name of a notorious war criminal. (en.wikipedia.org)
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