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TILNapoleon visited the Great Pyramid in a 1798 expedition,and asked to be left alone while inside the King’s Chamber.When he emerged, visibly shaken,he refused to comment, and never wanted it mentioned again.On his deathbed when asked what happened he said"No,what’s the use.You’d never believe me.“

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