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TIL that Granny Smith apples originated near Sydney, Australia in 1868 and were only first imported en masse to the US in the 1970’s.

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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.
KOnoa TIL the story of Edwin Fist. Stole hundreds of irreplaceable birds from a museum in England to sell the feathers online to people who tie flies for fishing.
QNXM TIL that the recipe for Greek fire, an ancient incendiary weapon that would burn on water, has not been determined to this day.
wL15J TIL the famous Kink.com building was built in 1912 as a stronghold/armory for the National Guard. During their ownership, it was also used as a sports venue. When the NG left, it was unused for 30 years but was used for internal spaceship scenes in "The Empire Strikes Back"
W76N8 TIL that Dolly Parton considered suicide in the 1980s. Her dog "Popeye" jumped on her and distracted her from following through.