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TIL that Giovanni Battista Belzoni, the 6' 7" strong-man and circus performer was also the first egyptologist and a pioneer archaeologist. He discovered tombs, explored pyramids, found ancient artifacts, all while foiling assassination attempts, dodging bullets, and fighting the French army.

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