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TIL when Emperor Justinian II was dethroned, his nose was cut off and he was sent to live in Crimea. 10 years later, he returned to Constantinople with an entire Bulgar army of 15,000 men to retake the throne. He beheaded the two Emperors that ruled while he was absent, now wearing a golden nose.

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