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YpD8W TIL in 1940, a woman attempted to assassinate Shirley Temple because she believed that Temple had stolen her daughter's soul. Temple was performing on stage as the woman took out a handgun and aimed, but security managed to stop her before she could shoot.
78n7r TIL Kermit the Frog's name in most of Hispanic America is la rana René (René the Frog), while in Spain, he is named Gustavo.
4XYpR TIL That the oldest manufacturer of Corn Cob Pipes is in a small town in Missouri!
g4D9 TIL that Michelin Stars, awarded to fine restaurants, are indeed awarded by Michelin Tire Co. They started in 1900 to promote restaurants worth traveling to… and therefore increasing tire sales.
0d01R TIL that Ben Affleck recreated a slave plantation to live in