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TIL Cleopatra (Cleopatra VII Philopator) had only 6 great-great-grandparents instead of the standard 16. Also, prior to her famous romances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, she was married to her brothers, who were both named Ptolemy.

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6wwQ TIL that in the early days of cola, the beverage was flavored using the Kola nut, which was naturally caffeinated and harvested from trees in African rainforests. Today the flavor is replicated using a combination of cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus flavorings.
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