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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/SuicidalGuidedog on 2024-06-23 16:39:43+00:00.

Original Title: TIL Billy Idol was first choice for the role of T-1000 in Terminator 2, but a motorcycle accident in 1990 prevented it. During his time in hospital he also swore never to wear the Confederate flag again after a black employee explained his feelings on it.