This table lists actors that were almost cast in these iconic movie roles. Imagine how different some of these films would have turned out had the original choices been cast. Film Actor Part Went to The Matrix (1999) Will Smith Neo Keanu Reeves Inglorious Basterds (2009) Adam Sandler Sgt. Donny Donowitz Eli Roth Bohemian Rhapsody […]
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Bavarian Mountain Hound: A Basic Guide
Introduction The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a calm and balanced animal that’s devoted to its owner, yet often reserved with strangers. Hailing from Germany, the breed was developed as a scent hound to track down wounded game. Designed to work on steep mountain slopes, the Bavarian Mountain Hound is strong, agile, and athletic. Its most […]
Back to the Future Trilogy: Plot Holes & Paradoxes
A paradox, in time travel, is “a situation in which the effect of an incident contradicts or eliminates the cause of that same incident”. The classic example of this is the “Grandfather paradox”. An example of this would be in which a person travels back in time and kills his/her grandfather before the latter met […]
Skydive from space – what would happen?
If a human were to skydive from space, several extreme challenges would arise, but in theory, it is possible under the right conditions. The closest real-world example is Felix Baumgartner’s 2012 jump from the stratosphere (about 39 km up), but “space” typically starts at the Kármán line (100 km or more above Earth). Here’s what […]
Nuclear Weapons: Which States Have Them?
As of 2025, eight sovereign states have publicly announced successful detonation of nuclear weapons. Five of these are considered to be nuclear-weapon states (NWS) under the terms of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). In order of acquisition of nuclear weapons, these are the United States, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union), the […]
A Guide to Norwich
Norwich, the county town of Norfolk, is one of England’s most historic and picturesque cities. Known for its rich medieval heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and stunning architecture, Norwich offers visitors a unique blend of the past and the present. Whether you’re drawn to centuries-old architecture, delving into Norwich’s rich literary heritage, thriving arts scene, or […]
Jason Donovan Songs Ranked
I started becoming interested in chart music in the late 1980s. It was an exciting time for music with the record producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman responsible for many of the hits of the day. Being a big fan of the TV show “Neighbours” at the time, one of the first artists I become interested […]
The Greatest Jack Nicholson Performances
1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Character: Randle McMurphy Director: Milos Forman Standout scene: The Electroshock Therapy Scene After trying to stand up to Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), McMurphy is sent for electroshock therapy. Instead of breaking him, he turns it into a joke, pretending to be unresponsive before suddenly coming back to […]
My Top Stand-up Comedians
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