Unraveling the Secrets: Top 14 Game of Thrones Fun Facts You Never Knew!

1. Hodor's Door Conspiracy

In a world where spoilers run rampant, it turns out that the true masters of foreshadowing were the elevator manufacturers all along, with their ubiquitous signs urgently cautioning us to "Hold the door": Indeed, Hodor's name is actually an abbreviation of this phrase, unearthed in a poignant scene from Game of Thrones' sixth season. A prophetic fan by the name of Myrddin had correctly deduced this in 2008 on an online forum, and lo and behold, even the show's creators and author George R.R. Martin were in on the grand "doorspiracy."
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2. Cersei's No Food Policy

Here's one queen who can't stomach chaos: While most people merely fear spilling their drink on their favorite shirt at a party, the illustrious Lena Headey took it to the next level and imposed a strict no food policy on the Game of Thrones set - all in a bid to protect her on-screen royal wardrobe from any peasant-like mess while portraying Queen Cersei Lannister. The production team, ever so loyal to their queen, obliged by creating designated eating zones away from her majestic presence.
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Did you know that Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams, the Stark sisters from "Game of Thrones," commemorated their casting anniversary with matching tattoos? Discover the hilarious challenge they faced during their emotional on-screen reunion!

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3. Iwan Snow's Missed Role

You know nothing, Iwan Snow: Actor Iwan Rheon, who played the wicked Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, originally auditioned for the role of our beloved Jon Snow, but lost it to Kit Harington. Luckily, his unforgettable contribution to evil was secured when he was later cast as Ramsay.
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4. War of the Roses Inspiration

When the roses clashed and the petals went to war, in a drama that history books can't do justice: George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones was inspired by the real-life War of the Roses, a medieval English conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster, filled with backstabbing, battles, and sneaky power plays. But Jon Snow's Targaryen lineage keeps his DNA off the royal family tree.
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5. A Feast for Crows' NYT Triumph

Feast your eyes on this literary achievement that made George R.R. Martin crow with delight like a king on the Iron Throne: A Feast for Crows, the fourth novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, became the first book in the saga to debut at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list, a feat previously only accomplished by fantasy writers Robert Jordan and Neil Gaiman. This mammoth novel was ultimately split into two books with A Dance with Dragons, focusing on different locations, making its dance debut six years later in 2011.
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6. Official GoT Cookbook

Have the Stark siblings ever left you hankering for lemoncakes, or was it Tyrion's endless feasts that made you crave honeyed chicken? Well, prepare to whet your appetite and don your finest Westerosi apron: "A Feast of Ice and Fire," the official Game of Thrones cookbook, not only serves up scrumptious recipes from Westeros and beyond, but also teaches the fine art of Seven Kingdoms-style dining and entertaining. Released in 2012 to rave reviews from the likes of Wired.com and National Post, it even bears a foreword by George R.R. Martin himself – and is available in Czech, Portuguese, and Chinese, for those who demand a truly global banquet.
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7. House of the Dragon's Throne

Who needs leg day when you're sitting on a gym of swords? The Iron Throne got a leg-lengthening makeover in the House of the Dragon: In the Game of Thrones TV series, the throne had just a few dozen swords and was lower to the ground, but George R. R. Martin's books describe it with hundreds of swords and over a dozen feet high, with the HBO spinoff House of the Dragon bringing the throne closer to that towering vision.
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8. Jon Snow & Ygritte's Real Love

When Snow fell for a Kissed-by-Fire lass and the Icy North met its fiery match: Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, the on-screen lovers Jon Snow and Ygritte in Game of Thrones, began their off-screen romance while filming season 2 in Iceland, eventually getting married in 2018 and welcoming their first baby in 2021.
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9. Maisie Williams' Near Miss

Arya Stark's list might have been shorter if a certain school trip had prevailed, for who might know the fate of Westeros had Maisie Williams not dodged a day with her classmates: The young actress almost missed her "Game of Thrones" audition due to an educational outing, yet still managed to secure the role of Arya Stark, transforming her life and career forever – all in hopes of funding her dance lessons and school trips, rather than purchasing a shiny new laptop as previously believed.
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10. George R.R. Martin's Lost Cameo

If Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo had exchanged wedding gifts on a popular matrimonial registry, they would have missed out on an excellent toaster opportunity: George R.R. Martin actually had a cameo as Illyrio Mopatis in the original pilot episode of Game of Thrones, attending their grand nuptials. Unfortunately, most of the pilot was scrapped and reshot, and Martin's scene got cut, just like a wedding cake, which was probably also left out. Although Martin was offered another cameo in a later episode, he declined, choosing instead to focus on writing The Winds of Winter – the sixth book that fans are eagerly awaiting, much like a highly-anticipated honeymoon.
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11. Northern Inuit Dogs as Direwolves

Dire circumstances led to dogged determination: The actual wolves of Westeros were played by Northern Inuit dogs, rather than their wild counterparts, due to UK laws and the pups' scenes with child actors. Brothers Odin and Thor, stars in their own right, trained under the skilled care of Caroline Benoist, before her untimely passing in 2010 led to a touching dedication by HBO. A tour with these famous furballs now awaits fans at Winterfell Castle, but one must fetch another tour to accompany it.
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12. Valyrian Steel Mystery

In Game of Thrones, the secret behind creating Valyrian steel, much like that viral cat video, has been lost for centuries, leaving fans and swordsmiths desperate to crack the code: Unlike real-life Damascus steel, which was famously recreated by Stanford University in 1981, Valyrian steel's unique forging technique remains a mystery to those crafting the swords of Westeros, despite its identifiable crystal patterns and legendary strength.
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13. Battle of the Bastards' Budget

When Jon Snow's piggy bank wasn't enough to fund a Westerosi block party: The "Battle of the Bastards" episode in Game of Thrones boasted a budget of over $10 million, corralling 500 extras, 70 horses, four camera crews, and a captivated audience all while staying financially responsible.
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14. Daenerys' Fashion Evolution

Who says fashion can't be "Dragon-chic"? Daenerys certainly didn't need any "scale-torials" for her sartorial metamorphosis: In Game of Thrones, costume designer Michele Clapton designed Daenerys Targaryen's outfits to mirror her emotional journey, evolving from Dothraki blue and leather to a Targaryen-inspired wardrobe, adapting to her changing emotions and the arrival of winter.
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