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    It is estimated that there is in excess of 3,000,000,000 bibles been sold throughout the world!
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    The first ever patent in the UK was Aaron Rathbone & Roger Burges, Map makers in 1618!
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    English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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    Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests could wipe their hands and faces after dinner.
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    The Mint once considered producing doughnut-shaped coins!
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