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Facts of old libraries churches and laws across regions
The piece notes Harvard University Library founded 1638 after John Harvard bequeathed 400 books making it the oldest US library housing over 4.7 million items. It mentions Parmigiano murals in the Della Steccata church in Parma built 1521–39, Greek cross plan, and sterling silver standard not required by US law until 1865 except Baltimore. It adds a note on ancient Greek custom of kissing hands and reports Neal’s Creek trout stream in western North Carolina allowing fishing only by women.
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