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TIL the Arizona Gazette ran a front page article in 1909 on two "Smithsonian-funded archaeologists" who discovered a massive underground cave city beneath the Grand Canyon. The city allegedly contained Egyptian hieroglyphics, mummies, and a Buddha-like statue. The Smithsonian refutes the claims.

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oRm0Y TIL That during Napoleon's autopsy, the doctor cut off his penis and gave it to his chaplain who brought it home to Corsica where it remained until 1916. Since then it has changed ownership several times and is currently owned by John K Lattimer's daughter who has been offered at least $100k for it.
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