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N71J1 TIL the Mausoleum of Theodoric in Ravenna, Italy, was built in 520 AD with stones sourced from a quarry in Istria, approximately 400 kilometres (249 mi) away by land journey. The mausoleum's roof consists of a single Istrian carved stone 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter weighing 230 tonnes
awaAb TIL the Roman Emperor Vespasian wanted to see the Dead Sea for himself. Once there, he ordered certain persons who were unable to swim to be flung into the deep water with their hands tied behind them. Naturally, they rose to the surface and and floated
1aAEr TIL An elephant's memory is so good that it not only recognizes all the members of its own clan, but even other creatures who leave a strong impression on them. A pair of elephants who had performed in a circus together were able to recognize each other when they met again after 20 years.
pY9xZ TIL that American WW2 general George S. Patton competed in the modern pentathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games
kOVjd TIL evidence showed that during the seven and a half months preceding Elvis's death -- from January 1, 1977, to August 16, 1977 -- Doctor Nichopoulos wrote prescriptions for Elvis for at least 8,805 pills, tablets, vials, and injectables. Going back to January 1975, the count was 19,012.