What is Big Ben?
"Big Ben" is technically the name of the giant bell inside London's clock tower. The tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
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Where was the world's first underground railway?
The London Underground opened in 1863 and was the world's first underground railway. Its first trains were pulled by steam engines.
Where were the first official rules of soccer written?
The Football Association was founded in London in 1863 and wrote the first official set of rules for modern soccer.
Who is considered the father of the cat fancy?
Harrison Weir, known as the "father of the cat fancy," organized the first modern cat show at London's Crystal Palace in 1871, and British Shorthairs were among the cats he championed.
When was the Russian Blue first shown?
The Russian Blue was shown at London's Crystal Palace cat show in 1875, one of the earliest cat shows ever held.
Were Siamese cats at the first modern cat show?
Siamese cats were shown at the famous 1871 Crystal Palace cat show in London, and some attendees found their unusual look strange at first.