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• Actor Vince Vaughn is missing the tip of his right thumb. Vaughn lost the tip of his thumb in a car crash, when he was 17 years old.Biography Channel: Vince Vaughn

  Photos of Vaughn's thumb were featured on VH1's Best Week Ever due to its phallic appearance. Many viewers mistook the image of Vaughn's thumb for a male's genitalia.Best Week Ever: Vince Vaughn The images of Vaughn's thumb were first posted on The Pop Culture Petri Dish, which sparked a controversial discussion regarding the photos.Pop Culture Petri Dish: Two Thumbs Close-Up (May 27, 2006)

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  1. Lost tip of thumb
  2. Missing on right hand
  3. Occurred in a car accidentBiography Channel: Vince Vaughn
  4. Age during accident: 17Biography Channel: Vince Vaughn

• From Sports to Acting

  While the car accident that took part of Vaughn's thumb also took away his aspirations and ability to succeed as an athlete, Vaughn consequently pursued acting. As an actor, Vaughn has landed major movie roles that have launched him into superstardom.E! Online: Vince Vaughn

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