Mississippi Facts –– Double The Elvis

Elvis was born a twin. The brother was stillborn. An only child, Elvis was pampered by his mother. Elvis cut his first record as a gift for his mother’s birthday. His total record sales are estimated over one billion, with 40 percent of those international sales. He starred in 33 movies, too.

Excerpted by permission of The Nautilus Publishing Company from 501 Little-Known Facts, Obscure Trivia, World Records & Historical Minutia from the State of Mississippi

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Mississippi Facts –– Double The Elvis