Super Mario Franchise

Super Mario Bros. was originally going to star Jumpman, not Mario. elaborate

Marvel Franchise

Stan Lee originally wanted Spider-Man's web-shooters to be organic, but the idea was deemed too expensive to animate for the early cartoons. elaborate

Star-Wars Franchise

The sound of a lightsaber is actually a combination of sounds from various sources, including the hum of a film projector and the buzzing of old television sets. There's no actual "light" sound in space. elaborate

Final Fantasy Franchise

The original Final Fantasy was rushed into production with a small team, and the developers expected it to be their final game – hence the name. elaborate

James Bond Franchise

In the original Ian Fleming novels, James Bond's favorite drink is a Vesper martini, a drink he invents himself. elaborate

The Legend of Zelda Franchise

In Ocarina of Time, the song "Zelda's Lullaby" can be played backward to reveal a hidden melody. elaborate

Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Franchise

The word "Shawarma" is never actually spoken in *The Avengers* (2012), despite the famous post-credit scene. elaborate

The Lord of the Rings Franchise

The word "hobbit" wasn't invented by Tolkien; he adapted it from an earlier, obscure word. elaborate

Fast and Furious Franchise

Vin Diesel handpicked Paul Walker to star in *The Fast and the Furious*. elaborate

Grand Theft Auto Franchise

In Grand Theft Auto V, if you stare at the sun for too long, your character will get sunburnt. elaborate

Star Wars Franchise

The sound of a lightsaber is actually a combination of sounds from various sources, including a hum of a projector and the buzzing of old film. There's no actual "lightsaber" sound in space because sound needs a medium to travel, and there's no air in space. elaborate

Jurassic Park Franchise

The sounds of the T. Rex's roar in Jurassic Park were created by combining the sounds of a baby elephant, a tiger, and an alligator. elaborate

Harry Potter Franchise

Luna Lovegood's father, Xenophilius, owns a magazine called The Quibbler, known for its outlandish and often inaccurate stories. elaborate

Halo Franchise

The original Halo's development team considered having the game's protagonist, Master Chief, be a woman. elaborate

DC Franchise

Fitness enthusiasts often have higher levels of self-efficacy, meaning they believe in their ability to succeed in challenging tasks. elaborate

The Elder Scrolls Franchise

In Morrowind, you can technically join every single major faction simultaneously, though it's incredibly difficult and requires careful planning and exploiting in-game mechanics. elaborate