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TIL that the battle of Stalingrad is considered the bloodiest battle in human history with Germany and Russia both suffering over a million casualties. Russia alone suffered more casualties in this battle than the US and Britain combined for the European Theater.

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R1Yw TIL that Claudius, a roman from a noble family, had severe disabilities and survived the assassination of his family because nobody thought he was a threat. Claudius became the Emperor after the death of Caligula, began the conquest of Britain, and is widely regarded as a great ruler of Ancient Rome
j6x8M TIL: The first thing Bob Barker gave away on The Price is Right was a Muskrat Fur Coat. It cost $595
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NVQM TIL there is a diamond encrusted Mercedes that will cost you $1000 to TOUCH.
b9XN4 TIL that when the artist, Melanie Willhide, got her stolen laptop back, all her files were deleted by the burglar. Data recovery experts were able to recover some of them. The photos were corrupted, but she decided to exhibit the work. The show was titled after the burglar.