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TIL that three original transcripts of the minutes of the 1431 trial of Joan of Arc still exist.

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QJbmd TIL that Hitler was mostly inspired by Ataturk. This is told by a book written by Stefan Ihrig. The details of this and the link of the book is provided.
enjg TIL After the battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. The Parthians took the Roman commander, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and allegedly poured molten gold down his throat because of his renowned greed.
16oXd TIL a sufragette once followed Winston Churchill everywhere he went and rang a bell every time he tried to speak in public.
NXJpb TIL about the American Fenian Brotherhood. During the 1860s they attempted several 'invasions' of Canada in order to trade it to the British for Irish Independence
mGnY TIL the most expensive tie in the world is “The Suashish Necktie” - It is made of pure silk, and fashioned from 150 grams of gold, and 271 diamonds