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TIL that in 2017 a prominent body armor manufacturer worked with a now defunct Airsoft company to create a set of fully functional Mandalorian themed body armor.

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E19xV TIL that "On May 5, 1971, Scottie Dunning discovered a tiny male harbor seal pup on the shore of Cundy’s Harbor, Maine." After living in captivity, the seal pup now named Hoover "began to utter phrases such as: “Hello, there!” and “Come Over Here!” in a thick New England accent"
LQ6Z9 TIL that in 1966, Frank Sinatra threw a phone at Frederick Weisman, breaking his skull and putting him in critical condition for 48 hours. Weisman had asked Sinatra and his friends to quiet down.
kPGe TIL Balding at age 21, Sean Connery was wearing a toupee in all his Bond films
grvg4 TIL The lead singer of the Gin Blossoms was forced out of the band due to addictions issues, and the record company withheld $15k owed to him until he signed over most his royalties. Shortly after the band scored a hit single with one his songs. He committed suicide a few months later.
LkX49 TIL of Bothies. Small shelters, maintained by users and volunteers, for people to stay in on their treks in the mountains.