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that a 700 year old lead sarcophagus was discovered under the floor of the Notre Dame cathedral after it was burnt down. And that the sarcophagus will be opened sometime soon.

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Fun Fact: that a 700 year old lead sarcophagus was discovered under the floor of the Notre Dame cathedral after it was burnt down. And that the sarcophagus will be opened sometime soon.

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