When was the country of Iraq founded?
There was no country of Iraq until it was created by the British in 1920. The modern state of Iraq was created out of the three provinces controlled by the Ottoman Turks, Basra, Mosul, and Baghdad.
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What was the speed limit in 1865?
In 1865 the first speed limit was introduced in Britain - 2 mph in town and 4 mph in the country.
How old is the first test tube baby?
The first test-tube baby was born in Britain in 1978