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TIL of the Dinner Set Gang, a jewelry heist ring ran by 2 Italian brother-in-laws who would burglarize wealthy couples homes for their jewels during dinner, leaving the rest of their homes deserted. Notable victims included The Flagler, Dupont and Pillsbury families as well as the pianist Liberace.

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nebp7 TIL when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot in 1914, initial attempts to tend his wounds were impeded by the uniform he had been sewn into for a perfect fit (and to improve his appearance). By the time aides found scissors and managed to cut through his clothes, the Archduke died and thus began WWI.
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