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unusual facts about David and Goliath


David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

Writing in Esquire, Tom Junod echoes Nocera's conclusion with his title, "Malcolm Gladwell Runs Out of Tricks".


Abner

In the 1960 film David and Goliath, Abner (Massimo Serato) tries to murder David (Ivica Pajer) when he returns in triumph after killing Goliath; however, Abner is slain by King Saul (Orson Welles).

Edward J. Ruppelt

Ruppelt is generally highly regarded by UFO researchers who often see him as something of a hero in a David and Goliath struggle to earn respectability for UFOs.

Holy Name High School

They are also commonly called the "Little Davids", in reference to David and Goliath, because of efforts in defeating larger schools, who were considered large favorites.


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Dennis Gersten

Primarily an actor, Gersten performed with Linda Hamilton in the world premiere of Worse Than Murder: Ethel and Julius Rosenberg at the Ventura Court Theatre and the west coast premiere of David and Goliath in America with the Road Theatre Company, for which he received an ADA Award.