Tequila was first distilled in the 1500-1600's in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and the city of Tequila was established in about 1656. So the town was named after the distilled spirit.
Czech actor Jan Werich . Werich was originally cast to play Blofeld. The personification of sophisticated intellectual humor in Czech theater and film, and was known as the "Wise Clown". Casting a clown as a demonic villain backfired during production: It was felt that Werich looked too much like Santa Claus to be menacing and he was released after a week's shooting.