Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning scientist who discovered radium, died of radiation poisoning.

In Britain, The Red Lion is the most common name for a pub.

Larry Lewis ran the 100-yard dash in 17.8 seconds in 1969, thereby setting a new world's record for runners in the 100-years-or-older class. He was 101.

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