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LEGO — the iconic colorful bricks that have captured the imagination of generations, transcending mere toys to become a symbol of creativity, innovation, and endless possibilities. As we dive into the fascinating world of LEGO, prepare to be amazed by a treasure trove of fun, impressive, and downright mind-blowing facts that will make you see these humble plastic bricks in a whole new light.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/LEGO_characters_f3330ab50e.jpg" alt="LEGO-characters.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_LEGO_characters_f3330ab50e.jpg 228w,/uploads/small_LEGO_characters_f3330ab50e.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_LEGO_characters_f3330ab50e.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Tips and tricks for feebling LEGO Collectible Minifigures/blocksmag.comLEGO Minifigures outnumber humansWere you aware that the number of LEGO minifigures surpasses the human population on Earth? With over 8 billion minifigures produced since their introduction in 1978, these iconic little figures have become an integral part of LEGO's global appeal. From astronauts to wizards, firefighters to superheroes, LEGO minifigures come in countless variations, sparking endless imaginative play possibilities for builders of all ages.<img src="/uploads/lego_rover_8c30d481a6.jpg" alt="lego-rover.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_lego_rover_8c30d481a6.jpg 178w,/uploads/small_lego_rover_8c30d481a6.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_lego_rover_8c30d481a6.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_lego_rover_8c30d481a6.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">@Follow The Land Rover Brick Road: All-New Discovery Makes Debut On Giant Lego Tower Bridge/media.landrover.comThe world's largest LEGO sculpture is 13 meters highPrepare to be awestruck by the sheer scale of the world's largest LEGO sculpture. In 2016 Land Rover created a jaw-dropping replica of London's iconic Tower Bridge! Crafted from over 5.8 million LEGO bricks, a huge 13-metre-high&nbsp;masterpiece stands tall, capturing the essence of the majestic bridge in playful detail. Land Rover's achievement isn't just about breaking records — it's about sparking wonder and showing that with LEGO, the sky's the limit!<img src="/uploads/lego_minifigures_business_man_woman_42ef810e65.jpg" alt="lego-minifigures-business-man-woman.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_lego_minifigures_business_man_woman_42ef810e65.jpg 231w,/uploads/small_lego_minifigures_business_man_woman_42ef810e65.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_lego_minifigures_business_man_woman_42ef810e65.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Lego will no longer market toy sets as specifically for boys or girls/simplemost.comUnfortunately, there is a big gender gap in LEGO Minifigures&nbsp;Approximately 86% of LEGO Minifigures are male — a statistic that reflects the historical gender imbalance in the toy industry as a whole. While LEGO has made strides in recent years to diversify its minifigure lineup with more female characters and diverse representations, there is still work to be done to ensure that all children see themselves reflected in the world of LEGO. By embracing diversity and inclusivity, LEGO can continue to inspire builders of all backgrounds to create, explore, and imagine without limits.<img src="/uploads/space_lego_170b6dee86.jpg" alt="space-lego.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_space_lego_170b6dee86.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_space_lego_170b6dee86.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_space_lego_170b6dee86.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@6 Times LEGO® Went to Space/truenorthbricks.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;LEGO figures had their own Space OdysseyDid you know that LEGO figures have actually been to space? In 2015 Andreas Mogensen, the first Danish astronaut in space, brought a set of custom-made Lego figures to the International Space Station. As Mogensen floats weightlessly through the corridors of the ISS, his LEGO counterpart drifts alongside, a cheerful reminder of the wonders of childhood dreams and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Afterward, these were gifted to Danish schoolchildren back on Earth who participated in a competition.<img src="/uploads/lego_masters_ecc1572c2f.jpg" alt="lego-masters.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_lego_masters_ecc1572c2f.jpg 241w,/uploads/small_lego_masters_ecc1572c2f.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_lego_masters_ecc1572c2f.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_lego_masters_ecc1572c2f.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">@Meet Daniel, the Canberran taking on Lego Masters/canberratimes.com.auThere is an exciting TV competition for LEGO lovers&nbsp;In 2020, the premiere of LEGO Masters took place on American television. The reality competition TV series celebrates the art of LEGO building in all its glory. Contestants from all walks of life compete in epic challenges to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork, all while vying for the coveted title of LEGO Master. With jaw-dropping builds, nail-biting drama, and heartwarming moments of triumph, "LEGO Masters" inspires viewers to unleash their inner brick genius and build their dreams, one brick at a time.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/LEGO_play_608a2c98e1.jpg" alt="LEGO_play.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_LEGO_play_608a2c98e1.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_LEGO_play_608a2c98e1.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_LEGO_play_608a2c98e1.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@The LEGO Group to Move Americas Office to Boston, MA in 2026/lego.com

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It was happening in England from the late 17th century until 1913! Moreover, real memoirs about it have been preserved. Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould from Devonshire County wrote about witnessing such a transaction as a child in those times when a local publisher went to the market and returned... with a wife! Yes, indeed, a wife could be bought from her husband like bread. But what preceded this unusual tradition?<img src="/uploads/1_49394c0ba6.jpg" alt="1.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comThe point is that even before 1753, an official church wedding ceremony was not mandatory. All that was required was the consent of both parties and a suitable age (twelve for girls, fourteen for boys). But it was in 1753 that the Marriage Act was passed, which complicated the marriage procedure, but getting a divorce was the most difficult (as it had been since the mid-sixteenth century in England). When a woman got married, she completely ceased to exist as a separate legal entity and lost all her rights. This primarily concerned the wife's property, which was entirely passed to her husband. Women were in a weak position, and getting a divorce was practically impossible!<img src="/uploads/2_172e0efb7f.jpg" alt="2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 205w,/uploads/small_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comIt was only in 1857, with the adoption of a new Marriage Act, that the divorce issue was finally transferred from ecclesiastical to civil court, but again, there was a nuance – getting a divorce was very expensive! Therefore, one of the alternative ways to divorce became the so-called “wife selling.”This tradition usually took place at the market because it was accessible to the poor, and there were always many people, meaning witnesses, who could thus confirm the fact of the "sale," i.e., divorce. In most cases, this unwritten custom, which, we emphasize, had a symbolic character, was carried out with the mutual consent of both spouses and was the cheapest and most accessible way for them to divorce in society's eyes.<img src="/uploads/3_400c558887.jpg" alt="3.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_3_400c558887.jpg 207w,/uploads/small_3_400c558887.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_3_400c558887.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comSometimes the amounts for which wives were sold were quite impressive, amounting to tens or sometimes hundreds of pounds sterling! But it was still more of a symbolic procedure, so sometimes, a wife was sold for nothing more than a pint of beer!

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In England, it was possible to sell and buy wives even for a pint of beer

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