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TIL about The Devil's Bible - It is the largest illuminated bible still existing in the world and in fact the largest known medievil manuscript. It has a curious full-page image of the devil himself.

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NXQRb Today I learned that the voice actress for Samara in the Mass Effect trilogy is the mother to Billie Eilish.
yQxRV TIL bats were considered birds until the 1700s. Also whales and manatees were thought to be fish.
6vXZ TIL Hunter S. Thompson committed suicide and upon his request, Johnny Depp fired his ashes out of a cannon during his funeral.
oRRDY TIL of the ancient Greek athlete Theagenes. After his death, a rival athlete who held a grudge would beat his statue. The statue fell on his rival, killing him. It was then put on trial, convicted of murder and was exiled by being thrown into the sea.
kO7nd TIL Most people in the ancient city of Rome lived in apartment buildings that lacked kitchens. Thus most people relied on prepared food was sold at pubs, inns, and food stalls. Some establishments had counter tops fitted with openings for pots that may have kept food warm for extended serving.