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TIL that Tutankhamun's mummy contains oldest known genetic proof of malaria.

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VB0OB TIL : When Queen Elizabeth visited the set of "Game of Thrones" she refused to sit on the Iron Throne because there is a law disallowing her from sitting on a foreign throne.
0waYM TIL of the Burr Conspiracy, where former VP Aaron Burr was charged with treason for trying to conquer parts of the Texas Territory and Mexico to make his own country.
Me5g8 TIL In 2009, China produced the film, "The Founding of a Republic", to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, with actors such as Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li. While Taiwan has asserted that it has no plans to actively censor the film, it has yet to be released there
vRrK TIL that Saint Isidore of Seville is considered to be the Patron Saint of the Internet.
e04Kb TIL Professionals who walk over hot coals and broken glass have confirmed that walking over Lego bricks is more painful