Chemically known as âcalcium sulfate dihydrate,â gypsum contains calcium, sulfur bound to oxygen, and water. Gypsum is an abundant mineral and takes forms including alabasterâa material used in decoration and construction as far back as ancient Egypt. The White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is the worldâs largest gypsum dunefield.
Laurence Olivier was the first actor to take the role of Mr. Darcy to the screen. He starred in the 1940 Pride & Prejudice with Greer Garson as his Elizabeth Bennet. Secretly, Olivier never liked the character.
Tom Hardy reveals gypsy boxer was his influence. Actor Tom Hardy, who plays the villainous Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, has revealed the person who inspired his odd voice and accent for his Batman baddie. It's based on a guy named Bartley Gorman, Hardy told Vulture on the red carpet at last night's TDKR premiere.