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TIL Jim Cummings, the voice of “Winnie the Pooh,” calls children who are in hospital to talk to them in character

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Byxx TIL Fans of Wu-Tang Clan started a Kickstarter to raise money so they can buy their secret album and distribute it to the people.
WjWB TIL that the non-profit Susan G. Komen for the Cure has sued several other, often small defenseless, nonprofits for using the words “for the cure” or the color pink.
kJL44 TIL that only 4 months after his brother (and fellow Olympic wrestler) was murdered by crazy-ass John DuPont, Mark Shultz was a last minute substitute in a UFC fight. Despite having no real experience with punching or kicking, he dominated an opponent 5 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier than him.
dD61E TIL that the candy company Mars Inc. is the largest owner of stand-alone veterinary clinics in the United States"
Oox64 TIL that during Prohibition (1920-1933), the US government poisoned alcohol leading to dangerous consequences. Experts estimate that the Federal government poisoning program lead to over 10,000 deaths. All for a societal reformation in the name of peace.