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TIL of the most exclusive pub in the world, The Keys, found in the Tower of London. Only Beefeaters (Tower of London guards) are allowed to enter, of which there are only 37. The pub serves unique drinks and is decorated with uniforms, an executioner axe & silver goblets, used to swear in recruits.

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