Random UK Facts

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    The Queen and her husband are both great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria.
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    A study in the UK states that men need at least two "guys nights out" each week to stay healthy.
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    The biggest burger in Britain, dubbed the 'Apocalypse Burger', is a mammoth 25,000 calories, weighs 11kg (25lb) and contains £150 (around $233 USD) worth of ingredients.
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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 sun sets on 24 December at 3.55pm in the UK, and rises the following morning at 8.05am.
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    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell
    Capt. Robert Campbell, a British officer captured during World War I, was granted leave to visit his dying mother on one condition - that he return to captivity. He kept his word and returned, only to try escaping as soon as he returned.
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    Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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    In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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