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TIL Despite Genghis Khan's reputation as a genocidal ruler, he was very tolerant of the religions of his subjects, consulting with various religious leaders. He also exempted Daoists, Buddhists, Christians and Muslims from tax duties.

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X068r TIL that Susan Boyle's debut album, I Dreamed a Dream, was the biggest selling album in the world for 2009 and remains the fastest-selling debut album ever in the UK
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