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TIL Lloyds of London is known for providing unusual insurance policies. Things insured by Lloyds of London include Keith Richards' fingers, Michael Flatley's legs for $47m, Keiran Lee's penis for $1m, and the hands of the 1932 world yo-yo champion.

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