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TIL Egypt issued a passport to the mummy of Pharaoh Ramses II - listing his occupation as “King (deceased)”

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4PrR TIL that author Harlan Ellison wrote and finished his story ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream’ in a single night and did not make any changes from the first draft
rREQw TIL Prison Guards once handcuffed an inmates hands above his head outside in 100+ degree weather, took his clothes so he would receive more intense sun burns and refused to give him any water for 7 hours. The courts ruled that what the guards had done wasn't cruel or unusual punishment.
kJ7jW TIL Operation Himmler was a series of false flag operations executed by Nazi Germany to give the appearance of Polish aggression against Germany.
4kd0w TIL for 20 years, Argentina was one of the richest countries on Earth. They had the highest GDP per person in 1895 and were one of the top 10 wealthiest nations until 1920. But now, Argentina is in severe debt and is experiencing one of the worst economic crashes in modern times.
JYVLv TIL some food banks and food pantries accept produce donations. If your garden produced too much, Ample Harvest can provide you a list of local food pantries that will take your excess.