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TIL that during the First Dynasty of Egypt, Ancient Egyptians would sacrifice servants after a Pharaoh died so that those killed would continue to serve their master in the afterlife.

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TIL that during the First Dynasty of Egypt, Ancient Egyptians would sacrifice servants after a Pharaoh died so that those killed would continue to serve their master in the afterlife.

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TIL Wilhelm II and Nicholas II exchanged letters and telegrams in English, calling each other Willy and Nicky. This continued until 1914 when the cousins found themselves at war, one that would cost both lost their thrones.

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TIL that José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco, the first dictator of Paraguay put in place a law insisting all Spaniards marry only non-Spaniards to break the power of foreign-born Spaniards and reduce racial tensions that could threaten his reign.

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TIL that Prince Khaemweset, 4th son of Rameses II (1303-1213 BC) spent much of his time restoring ancient buildings and tombs, such as a statue of Prince Kawab (2600 – 2570 BC). He’s regarded as the first Egyptologist

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