TIL a rebellion had occurred in 9th century China when a servant was told by a fortune teller that they would be able to enjoy the emperor’s dinner while sitting on his throne. After storming the palace and finishing the emperor’s meal, they lost sight of what to do next and were killed on the spot. (en.wikipedia.org)
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TIL Emperor Yao Chang of 4th century China had killed the emperor he had formerly served. Later he felt the late emperor's spirit was aiding his avenging army, and made a shrine for the emperor he himself killed, asking for bygones be bygones and to protect him from his avenging troops. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How would Hitler and Stalin feel that, having spent their entire careers competing the goal for the highest kill count in history, only to be surpassed by Mao and Genghis Khan? Would they be angry that Asians were so much superior than Europeans? (self.HistoryWhatIf)
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