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10 things we didn't know last week

17:38 UK time, Friday, 19 February 2010

bottles_226.jpgSnippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience.

1. The Dalai Lama has met every serving US president since 1991.
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2. The Barbie doll has had 125 careers since 1959.
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3. There is a Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.
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4. 10 possible endings were written and rehearsed for the EastEnders live episode.
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5. Pregnant women do not need to eat for two.
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6. Winning the lottery really does make you happier.
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7. Australia has never had a saint. Until now.
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8. The Battle of Bosworth actually took place more than a mile from where we thought.
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9. Goldie Hawn runs schools.
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10. King Tut broke his leg shortly before his death.
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Seen 10 things? Send us a picture to use next week. Thanks to Darren Leathley for this picture of milk bottles waiting to be collected in Leeds.

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