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TIL the United Kingdom hasn't really required people to pay for bail since 1898. This was to help reduce the number of people remanded in custody simply because they were poor. Nowadays, bail is automatically given unless said person has a risk of absconding or is a risk to the public.

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oP1A TIL The Oldest Dog in History is alive today and will turn 30 on August 10 2013.
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