The sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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In Scotland it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.
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Prince William's nickname in college was "P-Willy".
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When Prince William becomes king, he will be the forty-fourth monarch since William the Conqueror who was crowned in 1066.
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Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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The Queen of England, who once enjoyed extensive powers and authority over almost the whole world, and despite all her present majesty and glory, is not allowed to enter the House of Commons simply because she is not its member!
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In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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