Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Mykelti Willaimson's Lip Isn't Really That Big

The actor who played Forrest's best friend Bubba wore a prosthetic bottom lip, but when he showed up for other casting calls following the success of "Forrest Gump," he was turned down. Other directors specifically wanted him for his looks because they thought Zemeckis had discovered a unique-looking actor, but he hadn't. However, Williamson has still managed a successful career despite the rejections. He's landed roles in "CSI: NY," "24," and "Justified."

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The More You Know

  • The first American woman to go to medical school was admitted as a joke. Geneva Medical School thought it was joke when Elizabeth Blackwell applied to attend 1847. She graduated in 1849, started her own practice, and opened an infirmary for the poor.
  • A relative of the T. rex stood just 3-feet tall.
  • Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
  • Google's founders were willing to sell to Excite for less than $1 million in 1999, but Excite turned them down.
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