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20 Things You Didn’t Know About The Legendary Michael Jackson  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. MJ was a victim of physical abuse from his father as a child. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, he shed tears and claimed that he was so terrified of his father that he would often vomit when he saw him.

MJ was a victim of physical abuse from his father as a child. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, he shed tears and claimed that he was so terrified of his father that he would often vomit when he saw him. Source:false

2. His favorite animated character from childhood was Pinocchio.

His favorite animated character from childhood was Pinocchio. Source:false

3. When MJ listened to the songs from his days in The Jackson 5, he said he sounded like “Minnie Mouse.”

When MJ listened to the songs from his days in The Jackson 5, he said he sounded like “Minnie Mouse.” Source:false

4. His middle name was Joseph – Michael Joseph Jackson.

His middle name was Joseph – Michael Joseph Jackson. Source:false

5. “Billie Jean” is allegedly based on a true story. MJ claims an obsessive fan tried to say he was the father of her child.

“Billie Jean” is allegedly based on a true story. MJ claims an obsessive fan tried to say he was the father of her child. Source:false

6. His first song to hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart was “Ben” in 1972.

His first song to hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart was “Ben” in 1972. Source:false

7. MJ was a huge Beatles fan. He paid $47 million for the publishing rights to the Beatles back catalogue in 1985 and sold a share of it to Sony in 1995 for $95 million.

MJ was a huge Beatles fan. He paid $47 million for the publishing rights to the Beatles back catalogue in 1985 and sold a share of it to Sony in 1995 for $95 million. Source:false

8. Get this… The costumes for the “Thriller” video came from the Salvation Army.

Get this… The costumes for the “Thriller” video came from the Salvation Army. Source:false

9. Jackson invented and owns the patent for the special anti-gravity boots he wore that allowed him to lean forward extremely far in live performances of “Smooth Criminal.”

Jackson invented and owns the patent for the special anti-gravity boots he wore that allowed him to lean forward extremely far in live performances of “Smooth Criminal.” Source:false

10. MJ loved animals, and had several…strange pets. He had a python called Crusher, two llamas called Louis and Lola, and his most famous pet was Bubbles, the chimpanzee.

MJ loved animals, and had several…strange pets. He had a python called Crusher, two llamas called Louis and Lola, and his most famous pet was Bubbles, the chimpanzee. Source:false

11. Sources say MJ “borrowed” the Moonwalk from street dancers he saw outside a hotel.

Sources say MJ “borrowed” the Moonwalk from street dancers he saw outside a hotel. Source:false

12. The original song title for “Thriller” was “Starlight.”

The original song title for “Thriller” was “Starlight.” Source:false

13. Sources say MJ slept in an oxygen tent to live longer and for cosmetic purposes.

Sources say MJ slept in an oxygen tent to live longer and for cosmetic purposes. Source:false

14. MJ was a proud owner of a 2,700-acre Neverland Ranch that has a theme park, a menagerie, and a movie theater.

MJ was a proud owner of a 2,700-acre Neverland Ranch that has a theme park, a menagerie, and a movie theater. Source:false

15. “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin was one of MJ’s closest friends, and is the godfather of two of Jackson’s children.

“Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin was one of MJ’s closest friends, and is the godfather of two of Jackson’s children. Source:false

16. MJ’s estate signed a deal with Sony that gave them access to his unreleased recordings for $250 million.

MJ’s estate signed a deal with Sony that gave them access to his unreleased recordings for $250 million. Source:false

17. MJ often wore a black armband to remind people of the suffering of children around the world.

MJ often wore a black armband to remind people of the suffering of children around the world. Source:false

18. The Los Angeles mansion he was renting just before he passed away once belonged to Sean Connery.

The Los Angeles mansion he was renting just before he passed away once belonged to Sean Connery. Source:false

19. MJ was allegedly a pretty avid reader… He was once accused by a library of owing $1 million in overdue book fines.

MJ was allegedly a pretty avid reader… He was once accused by a library of owing $1 million in overdue book fines. Source:false

20. Wikipedia, Twitter, and AOL’s Instant Messenger all crashed at 3:15PM on the day MJ died: June 25, 2009.

Wikipedia, Twitter, and AOL’s Instant Messenger all crashed at 3:15PM on the day MJ died: June 25, 2009. Source:false