Top 10 Facts About United Kingdom
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1. London in the past has gone by many other names including Londonium, Ludenburg and Ludenwic
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| 2. England is well known for its love of tea and drinks more than any other nation |
3. England introduced the world to many sports including soccer, polo, cricket, rugby and many others
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4. The famous ‘Great Fire of London’ brought devastation to much of the capital city, but actually only six people died
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5. The first ever public zoo opened up in London, England in 1829
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| 6. The London Eye, previously known as the Millennium Wheel, is the highest Ferris wheel in the world |
7. England has the highest rate of obesity of any country in Europe
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8. Which is ironic as it is also renowned for having the worst food in the world…
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9. The tower of Big Ben is being renamed Elizabeth tower in honour of the current Queen of England. ‘Big Ben’ actually refers to the bell itself and not the tower.
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| 10. Police in Britain do not carry guns except in rare emergency cases, preferring the classic truncheon |
