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TIL Seeking the secret to immortality, Genghis Khan became familiar with a Taoist sage. The Monk politely suggested that the Khan should try to steer his subjects to be less murderous and asked him to stop hunting, arguing that all life is precious. The Khan agreed...he stopped hunting for 2 months

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