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TIL that the first Architect of the Capitol tried to reanimate George Washington’s corpse by freezing him in cold water and transfusing his blood with that of a lamb.

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g0b8 TIL that “Greek fire” was an effective incendiary weapon used by the Romans, which could not be put out by water. It was often used in naval battles, where it was fired via pressurised nozzles. The secrets of its production were closely guarded, and its composition remains unknown today.
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