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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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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Omar bin Laden (Osama's son) was denied citizenship in Britain in 2007 because "Omar failed to provide his father's permanent address".
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US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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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 409 escalators in the London subway cover a distance every week which is approximately equivalent to several trips around the globe!
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