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TIL Keanu Reeves got the role for Neo in The Matrix because Will Smith turned it down in order or shoot Wild Wild West

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QN7WL TIL that the 428 Cobra Jet, one of Ford's most legendary high performance engines, was created by accident. It all started with a careless mechanic, a blown engine, and a resourceful shop owner. The resulting mishmash of components created such a beast that Ford itself decided to build it.
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