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TIL David Prowse, the guy in the Darth Vader suit in the original trilogy, is banned by George Lucas from all Star Wars events.

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Ryvw TIL that during World War II in Australia, there was a dog whose hearing was so acute that it could warn airforce personnel of incoming Japanese planes 20 minutes before they arrived, and before they showed up on radar. “Gunner” could also differentiate the sounds of allied and enemy aircraft.
WlLL TIL in the 1700s, ornamental “garden hermits” were men hired to live on the estates of the wealthy. Dressed as druids and living in small structures, hermits would sometimes answer guests’ questions or give advice. Alternatively, they would remain silent, serving as a perpetual play or live diorama.
DQBpv TIL: In 1916, Mary murdered a homeless man by crushing his head. She was then hung from a crane as she was a 5 ton elephant. An autopsy discovered that she had a severely infected tooth and that might have been the cause of the murderous rage.
jwaE TIL there is a National Organization Taunting Safety and Fairness Everywhere (NOTSAFE) that sarcastically suggests ridiculous legislation, such as banning piñatas at parties because it is pre-gang behavior, in an attempt to expose bureaucratic over-regulation which they believe erodes our freedoms
Y7JeW TIL: 9 days before the start of production of Jaws, neither Quint nor Hooper had been cast. The role of Quint was originally offered to two other actors, both of whom passed. Robert Shaw was reluctant to take the role since he did not like the book but decided to accept at the urging of his wife.