Random UK Facts

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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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    The Queen and her husband are both great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria.
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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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    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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    Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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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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    Black Friday in the UK is the Friday before Christmas. Instead of shopping, many people get very drunk!
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