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TIL that the current Queen of England is related by blood to U.S. President George Washington. Their last common ancestor died in 1681.

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PYlEe TIL that in 67 AD, the Roman Emperor Nero participated in the Olympics, bribing the organizers to postpone the games for a year. Nero won every contest, even one which he left the race after being thrown off his chariot. He was removed from the list of winners after his death.
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