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TIL a homeless alcoholic survived 9 deadly attempts on his life as an insurance scam by the owners of a local bar. The scammers originally tried to get him to die of alcohol consumption; after every attempt, he returned for more free drinks.

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XEwM8 TIL Crabeater seals, found around the coast of Antarctica, have arguably the most unusual tooth shape in existence. They don't eat crabs; the seals' diet is 90% Antarctic krill. Its krill-filtering teeth act like a type of sieve. As they drain seawater after a gulp, their teeth strain out the krill.
Egdww TIL that although we are warned to be most afraid of a mother bear and her cubs, nearly 90% of fatal bear attacks are at the paws of lone male bears.
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ne1nW TIL the real reason why the 2003 hit “Elf” never made a sequel is because the star of the movie, Will Ferrell, did not get along with the director of the movie, Jon Favreau. It was fellow actor, James Caan, who spilled the beans and revealed the truth of the matter.
ydPw TIL Police found a man wearing a rucksack full of rocks who had been shot in the head, put into a sack, and fastened with cable ties before he hit the water. The death was ruled a suicide.