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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English sailors were referred to as "limeys" because sailors added lime juice to their diet to combat scurvy.
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The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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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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Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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Prince William's nickname in college was "P-Willy".
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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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