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TIL that toshiba programmed a robot to “love”. It later had to be deactivated due to “stalking” an engineer.

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855V TIL that the actor that played gimli (as a dwarf beeing one of the smallest members of the fellowship) in the lotr trilogy was actually the tallest member of the fellowship (beeing 6’ 1")
Zpy9p TIL In 1943, an American B17-F bomber was heavily damaged during a bombing run over German airspace. In a show of compassion, Ace Luftwaffe pilot Franz Stigler, then with 27 aerial victories, opted to escort the plane back to Allied airspace. This action saved the lives of almost everyone on board.
awjgb TIL a dog was once inducted as an official crew member of a Norwegian fighting ship during World War 2. The canine was known for breaking up fights amongst his crew-mates by putting his paws on their shoulders and calming them down. The much-loved dog was buried with full military honors.
ADwMo TIL that tumbleweeds aren’t just dead plants rolling around aimlessly. They also have a strategy; to disperse their seeds, shaking loose thousands of them as they roll.
jNypa TIL Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren of Johann Sebastian Bach actually are still living today, numbering seven or eight persons. They however all don't carry the name of Bach because all males have died out