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TIL the Temple Works flax mill in Leeds, UK, built in 1840 was a replica of the Temple of Horus at Edfu facade but had a grass roof maintained by flocks of sheep transported with a hydraulic lift to keep the mill interior humid as required for flax fibre work

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