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TIL that air jordan’s were banned upon introduction by the NBA. However, Jordan wore them anyways, as Nike was willing to pay the fine each game.

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78mdM TIL in the early 14th century, King Ludwig IV of Bavaria became Holy Roman Emperor. After repeated clashes with the Pope, he was officially excommunicated. Ludwig then tried to install his own “anti-pope”, but the scheme ultimately failed, deepening the empire’s rift with the church.
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