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TIL that Benedict Cumberbatch is actually related to Alan Turing

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9wVGB TIL Venice has bridges that were designated as "fighting bridges", where rival clans would exchange fists and try to throw each other into the canal.
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a8Ex9 TIL: 12 years before taking their fans to court for sharing their music, Metallica released the "$5.98" EP, titled to stop their record label and music stores from overcharging fans - the record came with a sticker warning 'DO NOT PAY MORE!!!'—a direct jab at music industry markups
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