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TIL that the Egyptian Kingdom eventually faded out - and did not collapse

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VBV58 TIL that Bill Laimbeer, legendary NBA tough guy who was instrumental in the late 80’s Detroit Pistons being labeled the “Bad Boys” also played a recurring role as a Sleestak on the original Land of the Lost TV series.
xGo1 TIL that Chinese archeologists discovered a 2400-year-old bronze sword, untouched by corrosion, beautifully decorated and still sharp enough to cut with a touch.
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