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jvyn TIL that the Black Death killed so many people in the 14th century that the world population did not recover to pre-plague levels until the 17th century.
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9LYp TIL Alexander I of Yugoslavia refused to attend public events on Tuesdays after three family members died on that day of the week. After finally being forced to appear on Tuesday, he was promptly assassinated.
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