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How old is the London Underground?
The London Underground is 163 years old.
The London Underground opened on January 10, 1863. That's 163 years, 8 months and 17 days.
The world's first underground railway ran on steam.
The London Underground turns 175 on January 10, 2038.
If you were born before January 10, 1863, you're older than the London Underground.
Mind-bender: The London Underground is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.
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