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Branwell Brontë and *The Graduate*
- Branwell Brontë reportedly had an affair with an older woman, Lydia Robinson, whose initials were B.B.
- This may have inspired the film The Graduate, featuring Mrs. Robinson and Benjamin Braddock, who share the same initials.
Charlotte Brontë's Night Vision
- Charlotte Brontë reportedly had a unique ability to see in the dark despite being severely shortsighted during the day.
- Her students claimed she could read perfectly in the dark when no one else could.
Jill Heinerth's Iceberg Dives
- Jill Heinerth was the first person to swim inside an iceberg and experienced several near-death experiences during these dives.
- Icebergs constantly melt and shift, trapping divers and creating new openings.