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When William The Conqueror of England died, the body exploded when they tried to stuff him into the too-small stone coffin.

Sep 23, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: When William The Conqueror of England died, the body exploded when they tried to stuff him into the too-small stone coffin.

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