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While filming "Thor: The Dark World" in 2012, Jaimie Alexander suffered a severe spinal injury, including a slipped disc, chipped vertebrae, dislocated shoulder, and torn back muscle, requiring a month off set. Subsequent injuries on "Blindspot" included ruptured neck discs, a broken nose, and more, which took years to heal physically and mentally.
In 2004, "The Swan," a reality show, aimed to transform participants from "ugly ducklings" into "swans" through extreme makeovers, including plastic surgery, culminating in a final beauty pageant.
Andrew Carnegie, one of the first billionaires, donated 90% of his wealth to build over 3,000 libraries worldwide. He believed that free libraries provided the education necessary for financial success.
Before 1979, travelers could journey from Western Europe to India via the Hippie Trail without the need for air travel.
In Ibiza, intoxicated partygoers often engage in "balconing," a risky behavior involving hotel balconies, frequently leading to injuries or fatalities.
During the Cold War, KGB agent Gennadiy Vasilenko and CIA agent Jack Platt became friends while trying to recruit each other as double agents. They both knew the other was a spy but chose not to discuss it.
After backing out of a prior project, Mike Myers was sued and agreed to star in "The Cat in the Hat" as part of the settlement. This agreement included starring in a film by director Bo Welch, who directed "The Cat in the Hat."
As of February 2025, Gabe Newell owns a marine research company and spends most of his time at sea on his boats and submarines.
Following Joan of Arc's execution for heresy, her mother spent 25 years working to clear her name. She persuaded the pope to reopen the case and attended the retrial in her 70s despite poor health. Ultimately, Joan was fully acquitted.
In 2011, Lance Corporal Wayne O'Mahoney awoke to find three robbers in his home. He fought off two who fled and stopped a third armed with a knife from stealing his car by smashing the window with a crowbar. The robber fled through the passenger door, and only then did Wayne realize he was unclothed.
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