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TIL in 2001, Russell Crowe was the target of a plan by Al-Qaeda to cause "cultural destabilization" through the kidnappings of high-profile actors

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KYQg4 TIL the team captain of the Thai soccer team that was rescued from the caves 5 years ago died from head injuries during a soccer camp in the UK 5 months ago
Y7kxZ TIL Steve Jobs wanted the original iPhone to not have a SIM card slot according to Former iPod VP. Stating that he didn't want to have another hole in it.
Pl1E TIL Saturn’s moon Enceladus has gysers that shoot large jets of water vapor into space and according to NASA “is emerging as the most habitable spot beyond Earth in the Solar System for life as we know it.”
JaY4 TIL a Canadian Shepherd who has been preserving rare Shropshire sheep for the last 12 years has been in a battle against the CFIA, who killed her entire healthy flock, and now faces up to 12 yrs in jail and fines of $1.5 million.
XEn1j TIL Pepper Spray is best washed out by initial baby shampoo (mixture wjth water) and then continuous, long rinse with pure water. Milk has been shown to not be as effective. Just water is better than nothing.