The movie term “blockbuster” was originally a military term to describe bombs in WW2 that could destroy an entire city block. Thus, it first entered the American lexicon as a metaphor for something explosive and shocking before becoming associated with movie success. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Blockbusted
Blockbuster had the chance to buy Netflix for US$50 million in 2000 but turned it down to go into business with Enron. – WTF Fun Facts