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“Ping-pong was invented on the dining tables of England in the 19th century, and it was called Wiff-waff! And there, I think, you have the difference between us and the rest of the world. Other nations, the French, looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner; we looked at it an saw an opportunity to play Wiff-waff.”

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Boris Johnson is a British politician who served as the Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Born on June 19, 1964, in New York City, Johnson is recognized for his charismatic personality and controversial statements. He has held various political positions, including Member of Parliament for Henley and Mayor of London. more

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