Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Only One Survived

Burt Lancaster tried to get Don Corleone and failed. He's not the only one who failed to get a role! Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, and Warren Beatty wanted to portray Michael Corleone. Obviously, they all failed and Al Pacino got the part (which was perfect, mind you.)

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The More You Know

  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • A pack of chihuahuas once terrorized a town in Arizona.
  • Vietnam is one of the most pro-US countries in the world, with 76% having a favorable view. This is higher than Japan, the United Kingdom, and France.
  • A 26-sided shape is known as a small rhombicuboctahedron.
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