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TIL there was debate about World Trade Center land ownership/control when it came time to rebuild (See 3:30)

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695D8 TIL that Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi had a homicidal urge (usually by dismemberment) every time he was drunk, so his prime minister set up a supply of condemned prisoners to the palace. If a prisoner could survive three months without being killed, he would be set free.
rR9E1 TIL Many Roman-British temples are dedicated to a mysterious local god called Deo Veteri, translated as "The Old God". His temples were often featureless brick squares that formed roofless isolation chambers. Believers would enter, face east, and meditate. (second source in comments)
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