Ace threatens the boys with a knife intending to claim the fame for finding the body, but the confrontation ends without violence when the boys refuse to relent.
Adam Trask loses a large sum of money in a shipment of lettuce that spoils due to a refrigeration failure, exacerbating the family's financial troubles.
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and Alberto Granado's initial journey plan is to travel across South America on a motorcycle, but the bike breaks down early in the trip.
Colonel Hans Landa, the primary antagonist, betrays the Nazi regime by negotiating a secret deal with the Allies for his safe surrender and personal benefits.
Nick Naylor is a successful spokesperson for the tobacco industry who can talk his way out of any situation, even when faced with accusations about promoting a harmful product.
As Scott shrinks, he struggles to survive in his own home, eventually becoming small enough to be threatened by common household objects and a pet cat.