π Storyteller Enid Blyton is born (1897)
Where: East Dulwich, London
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π On This Day: August 11
August 11, 1897: Storyteller Enid Blyton is born. On 11 August 1897, Enid Blyton was born in East Dulwich, London. She wrote a huge number of children's adventure stories, such as Noddy and The Famous Five. Her books have sold more than 600 million copies in about 90 languages.
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π§ Question of the day
How many of Enid Blyton's books have been sold?
- About 60,000
- About 600
- Over 600 million
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Answer: Over 600 million
π Landmarks that opened on August 11
Questions
What happened on August 11?
August 11, 1897: Storyteller Enid Blyton is born. It happened in East Dulwich, London.
Which landmarks opened on August 11?
Golden Bridge & Russky Bridge, Vladivostok (opened 2012).
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