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TIL women in ancient Rome wore the sweat of Gladiators to improve their beauty and complexion

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OG7Be TIL The Mongolian People's Republic also had a Great Purge concurrent with the purges carried out by Stalin from 1937-1939. It’s estimated that between 20,000 and 35,000 "enemies of the revolution" were executed, a figure representing three to five percent of Mongolia's total population at the time.
KK89 TIL of Hans Island, a tiny uninhabited Arctic island claimed by both Canada & Denmark. Traditionally, Canadian expeditions leave behind a bottle of whiskey for the Danes, while Danish sailors leave Aquavit.
ZNgo TIL Sudan had approximately 255 pyramids, twice the amount in ancient Egypt.
wdpP TIL: Tupac Shakur auditioned to be Mace Windu in ‘Star Wars’
a81n0 TIL about Helen Hulick Beebe, who was called as a witness in the trial of two men accused of burgling her home. The judge disapproved of her wearing trousers instead of a dress, and ordered her to return 'properly attired'. When she returned still wearing pants, the judge jailed her for contempt.