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TIL that In Istanbul, there is a Vending Machine takes bottles and gives food to stray dogs in exchange

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J1vEv TIL there were over 20 assassination plots/attempts on Adolf Hitler. The "July 20th" plot was the closest at being successful, but only injuring Hitler. In retribution Hitler executed around 4900 people, only 200 of which were involved in the plot.
BrkNW TIL comedian Katt Williams was sued in 2012 by fans for "non-performance." He performed a long-winded rant for roughly ten minutes, challenged an audience member to a fight, and angered fans paying upwards of $94.
OGnB7 TIL that while the game "BINGO" is centuries old, the WORD "bingo" has no real known origin and is not found before the 1920s.
dDkb8 TIL Neil Diamond wrote and released a top ten hit in 1982 inspired by the movie ET. The film studio sued him for copyright infringement and they settled for $25,000.
DvDg TIL some elite Vikings carried “Ulfberht” swords. The steel used to make Ulfberht swords, was superior to European blackmithing for 800yrs.