The world's first Buddhist ruler, Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 274-232 BCE, was the first ruler in human history to ban slavery, the death penalty, animal cruelty, and deforestation. He even advocated gender equality in education and religious institutions.
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Unicorns were mentioned in versions of the Bible.
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Pope Francis was once a nightclub bouncer.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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According to the Bible, God killed 2,476,633 people whereas Satan killed 10.
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There is no mention of Adam and Eve eating an apple in the Bible.
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