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A fact from George Allsopp (Canadian merchant) appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 3 July 2022 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
Did you know... that George Allsopp was arrested three times for not carrying a lantern?
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... that George Allsopp was arrested three times for not carrying a lantern? Source: "The irascible merchant may also have inspired the presentment’s recommendation that a garrison order compelling civilians and some soldiers to carry lanterns outside after dark be amended. In March and twice in October 1764, Allsopp had been arrested for violating this order." [1]
ALT1: ... that George Allsopp was arrested three times for not carrying a lantern at night? Source: Same as above