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TIL that during Napoleon's 1798 Egyptian campaign, he brought along 167 scholars, scientists, and artists to study ancient Egypt. This "Scientific Expedition" led to significant discoveries, including the Rosetta Stone, which was key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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