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TIL, in Ancient Egypt, the penalty for killing a cat was death.

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wogW6 TIL that German scientist August Kekulé discovered the seemingly-impossible chemical structure of benzene after having a dream about a group of snakes swallowing their tails
wLnB8 TIL: AEG Live, the owners and operators of Coachella Music Festival attempted to profit off of Michael Jackson's death by offering fan's 'Souvenior Tickets' in leiu of a refund to tickets to the 'This Is It' tour, which was interrupted by Jackson's death.
oR9PW TIL that the Great Sphinx of Giza’s nose has been broken since at least the 1400s. A 15th century writer blamed the incident on the actions of a zealot in 1378. Archaeological evidence indicates the nose was broken off by rods or chisels.
9E7D TIL French preschools serve four-course lunches (including a cheese course) to educate them in taste and stimulate their senses
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