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that Mongolia built a 130 foot statue of Genghis Khan in 2008. 782 years after his death in 1226 A.D.

May 30, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Mongolia built a 130 foot statue of Genghis Khan in 2008. 782 years after his death in 1226 A.D.

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