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TIL that in Star Wars, Han Solo's iconic BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster was made from an early 20th century German Mauser C96.

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GYpr4 TIL that dead ants produce chemical known as Oleic Acid that helps ants know their buddy is dead. If you put some of this acid on a living moving ant, not only all ants around will be convinced he is dead, but also that ant himself. And wont object against throwing himself into ants graveyard.
OGKD1 TIL In 2017 Oobah Butler who used to write fake restaurant reviews created a fake restaurant in his shed as a social experiment. Without serving a single real dish, "The Shed at Dulwich" became London's #1 resturant.When he finally invited guests and served pre-made meals, they still praised it.
mBQE TIL of former California Arson Investigator John Orr, a serial arsonist who likely set over 2000 fires over a ten year period.
X0BR8 TIL a M1892 revolver was recovered from the USS Maine after it exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898. It was gifted to Theodore Roosevelt, before he was President. He used this revolver in the charge up San Juan Hill. The gun was stolen twice while on display. Once in 1963 and then again in 1990.
Wlo4 TIL that the first confirmed “high five” was between LA Dodger teammates Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke on Oct 2, 1977. After Baker hit his 30th homerun of season, Burke met him at home plate with his hand held high over his head and Baker smacked it, later saying “It seemed like the thing to do.”