10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Game Of Thrones

All set to hit television screens again, the TV drama series, Game Of Thrones, will return in just a couple of weeks. On that note, let’s go on a crazy tour of all the lesser known facts about this serial.

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Here are some crazy facts that you didn’t know about the Game Of Thrones, in no particular order. Some of these are sure to shock you.

Lady Is Sansa’s Real Pet

In real life, the dog was adopted by Sansa. Now that’s cool.

 

 

War Of The Roses Inspiration

The most prominent aspect of the plot of GOT, which involves the fight about proper succession, was inspired by the War of the Roses from 1400.

 

 

Viserys Targaryen’s Real Life Ancestry

Does Harry Lloyd look anything like Charles Dickens? You be the judge, because apparently he is the writer’s super-great grandson.

 

 

The Significance Of The Wall

The wall is such an important part of GOT, but where was it derived from? The Hadrian’s wall of Roman Britain, from what the facts say.

 

 

Liking For The Theme Song

Rarely seen in their natural habitats, watch the three Stark kids display their fondness for the theme song of the series.

 

 

Theon Greyjoy’s Musical Sibling

Theon Greyjoy is played by Alfie Allen, and he is none other than Lilly Allen’s little bro.

 

 

Robb’s Off-Screen Pairing

Clara Oswin Oswald, from Doctor Who, is the girlfriend of Robb Stark in real life.

 

 

A GOT-Themed Burlesque Show

Directed by Russall S.Beattie, the show is a parody production held in Australia.

 

 

Khaleesi Ate Gummies

Remember when you watched Khaleesi eat a horse heart and almost threw up in your mouth? Don’t worry, it was just seven pounds of gummy bear.

 

 

The Dothraki Language Is A Lie

The Dothraki tongue was created by the Language Creation Society.