The Reality Reports

How Tom Hanks Discovered Typewriters: Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, is also a passionate typewriter collector.  His fascination began in 1978 when he brought a plastic typewriter to a repair shop in Cleveland.  The shop owner told him it was just a toy and showed him what a real typewriter looked like. Hanks left with a sturdy Hermes 2000, sparking a lifelong passion for collecting these unique machines.

While many know Morgan Freeman for his deep, calming voice and award-winning acting, fewer are aware of his dedication to environmental causes, particularly beekeeping.  In 2014, Freeman transformed part of his 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a sanctuary for bees, starting a journey that would inspire many to think differently about these crucial insects.