John Travolta was originally meant to play the iconic role of Forrest Gump in the 1994 hit film, but turned it down to star in Pulp Fiction. Tom Hanks ultimately took on the role and went on to win the Best Actor award at the 1995 Academy Awards. Travolta also passed on roles in Splash and Apollo 13, which Hanks later accepted, attributing the near-misses to the competitive nature of the industry during the ’70s.
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Here's The Real Reason Your Cat Licks You, And It's Pretty Heartwarming
Lina Angelov's article on Unsplash discusses the reasons why cats and dogs exhibit affectionate behaviors such as licking. Cats may lick their owners as a form of allogrooming to strengthen social bonds, while dogs may steal shoes due to reassurance from the owner's scent. Cats' scratchy tongues are designed to distribute saliva for grooming purposes, while dogs have different hunting techniques that do not require this feature. Full Article
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