Las Vegas Fun Facts
In 1980, workers in a Las Vegas hospital were suspended because they use to bet on when patients would die.
When Paul Anka first played Vegas he was too young to be allowed in the casino.
Liberace used to stand on the corner by his house and give treats He baked to the school kids on the way to school.
Redd Foxx’s wife, after his death, opened a small store on Eastern a few blocks down from their house and sold everything left He once owned that the IRS did not take. Including half smoked cigerette butts and the old Ford truck used on "Sanford and son".
Liberace convinced Elvis to return to Vegas and perform after Elvis swore never to return when He flopped in the 50’s. The reason for his flop…. His fans were to young to come to vegas. Liberace also designed Elvis’s jump suits.
Elvis occupied the entire top floor of the International , now known as the Hilton. When He was not there You could rent His place for $17,000 per night which included the staff.
Two Celebrities died at their own hands in room #20 of the Oasis motel, on different occasions.
Evel Knivel had to BS his way in for a meeting with Jay Sarvo in order to do His now famous Cesars Palace fountain jump.
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