The Oldest Working Lighthouse in the World! 🌊🔦

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You won't believe this lighthouse has been running for 800 years! 🤯 Take a quick look at Hook Lighthouse in Ireland, the oldest working lighthouse in the world. Discover the massive 4-metre thick walls, the medieval coal furnace, and the origin of a famous saying.

 
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