Blank (1740–1770) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He only won one race, but became a very successful sire and was British Champion sire in 1762, 1764 and 1770. == Background == Blank was a bay colt bred by the 2nd Earl of Godolphin and foaled in 1740. He was sired by Godolphin Arabian, who was an Arabian horse and three-time Champion sire. Amongst Godolphin Arabian's other progeny were Lath, Cade, and Regulus. Blank's dam was Little Mare, also known as Amorett, who was a daughter of Flying Wigg. == Racing career == Blank made his racecourse debut aged six at Newmarket in April 1746...

Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 American crime comedy film directed by George Armitage, and starring John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Alan Arkin and Dan Aykroyd. Cusack plays a hitman who returns to his hometown to attend a high school reunion. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $31,070,412. == Plot == Hitman Martin Blank finds himself depressed and disillusioned with his work. Grocer, his chief rival, is attempting to "unionize" the hitman business but Martin refuses to join, putting the two at odds. Following a botched contract, Martin accepts an invitation to his high school...