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Moulin Rouge Star's Theatrics
- Louise Weber (La Goulue) used parrot, goat, knicker-flash and food theft to distract audiences at the Moulin Rouge.
- She became the highest-paid entertainer and later died from alcohol-related issues.
Ice As A Publicity Proof
- A Norwegian glass-wool firm transported a 3-ton ice block from the Arctic to the equator as a 1959 publicity stunt.
- The block lost only ~11% mass despite no refrigeration, proving insulation effectiveness.
Dry Ice Contest Disaster
- A 2001 Birmingham radio contest mistakenly used dry ice for a sitting competition, causing severe frostbite.
- Three contestants required skin grafts and the station was fined £15,000.