18 random facts and figures about the UK election

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LONDON -- The UK general election is but hours away, and across the country schools, village halls and some more unusual venues are being converted into temporary polling stations ahead of the big vote.

Over 40,000 stations will record the votes of millions of people on Thursday as the country decides who they want in power for the next five years.

If you're unsure of whose name deserves your X, our voter's guide should help.

In the meantime, here are some facts and figures about the general election.

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BONUS: The Game of Thrones guide to UK elections (with the real Jon Snow)

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