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TIL of Ken Rex McElroy, who was shot to death in plain view of 30-45 people in a small town. No one called an ambulance. Elroy was such a bully that even 30 years later no one will say who did it.

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ADY9B TIL That the world's foremost expert on Sherlock Holmes, Richard Lancelyn Green, was found dead in his flat in 2004 in very mysterious circumstances. Green at the time of death was attempting to stop a Christies auction of Holmes artefacts from taking place and ending up in collectors hands.
XEA7Q TIL Sir Anthony Hopkins once memorised an entire seven-page courtroom speech and delivered it in one go in the movie Amistad. Because of this, Steven Spielberg insisted on addressing him as Sir Anthony, instead of Tony, out of respect.
j6VyM TIL Mugger crocodiles & American alligators use tools: they collect sticks, partially submerge themselves, balance the sticks on their head, & when a bird approaches to take a stick for its nest, they spring their trap. This strategy is the first known case of a predator using an object as a lure.
yWXe TIL at the age of 14, Helen Mar Kimball was told by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, that in order to ensure eternal salvation for herself and her family, she had to enter into a polygamous marriage with him. She consented 24 hours later.
oej8 TIL Tasting Blood During Exercise Indicates a Mild Form of Heart Failure