Are these fun facts about the Oscars real or made up?
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It's time to roll out the red carpet! The Oscars have become a staple in pop culture each year. Many people have Oscars parties, watch all the nominated films, and go all out to celebrate all things cinema!
Today, we're keeping the party going with a quiz dedicated to the iconic awards show. We want to test your knowledge of the Oscars, some of the winners, and fun facts surrounding the yearly ceremony.
Can you tell if these fun facts are true or false? Although we don't have a fancy trophy to give you, you still get the reward of being one of MeTV's top quiz takers. Lights, camera...and action!
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The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929 and lasted just 15 minutes.
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The Oscars were first broadcast on radio in 1930.
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Meryl Streep holds the record for the most acting Oscars, with four awards.
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Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars won by an individual.
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No one over 80 years old had ever won an Academy Award.
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The Lion King was the first animated movie ever nominated for Best Picture in 1991.
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Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation in 1972 when accepted his Oscar.
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The films that have won the most Academy Awards throughout history are Titanic (1997), Harry Potter (2001), and Independence Day (1996) with 11 Oscars each.
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Winners aren't allowed to sell their Oscar statues.
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The Oscars' red carpet runs 500 feet long and is rolled out several days ahead of time.
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The statue’s name is actually named after a famous actor named Oscar.
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The youngest Oscar winner was just 10 years old.
Are these fun facts about the Oscars real or made up?
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