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TIL that the first gingerbread man was made for the court of Elizabeth I of England, and fashioned to look like distinguished guests.

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E18Ep TIL That Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle were friends for many years, but grew apart due to a bitter feud over spiritualism. Doyle believed fervently in life after death due to the passing of his son, but when Houdini started a public campaign to expose fake mediums, they broke up.
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