FOR RELEASE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 by Paul Paquet on Creators.com

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Felix Salten is believed to be the author of a 1906 porn novel called "Josephine Mutzenbacher — The Life Story of a Viennese Whore, as Told by Herself." What makes this especially odd is that he also wrote "Bambi: A Life in the Woods." Yes, that "Bambi." The one with the deer. Disturbingly, Josephine Mutzenbacher mostly reflects on her experiences from the age of 5 until she turns 12. So ... ick. The book is fairly famous in Germany, where it is the subject of a famous court case as to whether it should be restricted from viewing by children.

What Ron Howard movie nearly became a sitcom starring Leonardo DiCaprio and David Arquette?

A) "Cocoon"

B) "Parenthood"

C) "Splash"

D) "Willow"

Previous answer: Song No.

1 billion on iTunes was from a Coldplay album.

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