RANDOM FACTS ABOUT THE UK

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A presentation about random facts about the UK that is both funny and interesting, appealing to every student, whatever his/her level is.
Aitor Cotelo Mouriz
Flashcards by Aitor Cotelo Mouriz, updated more than 1 year ago
Aitor Cotelo Mouriz
Created by Aitor Cotelo Mouriz over 5 years ago
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RANDOM FACTS ABOUT THE UK TO: 4TH YEAR ESO A - IES ISIDRO PARGA PONDAL DONE BY: AITOR COTELO MOURIZ
HOW MANY COUNTRIES FORM PART OF THE UNITED KINGDOM? FOUR COUNTRIES: SCOTLAND, ENGLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND AND WALES
WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE UK'S FLAG? The Union Jack (Its origins are from 1606, yet the definitive version is from 1801)
THE UK INVENTED THREE VERY FAMOUS SPORTS, SUCH AS RUGBY, POLO AND ... SOCCER (EVEN THOUGH THEY LOSE MOST OF THE GAMES :D)
IS IT TRUE THAT IS IT IS ILLEGAL TO DIE IN THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT? YES, BECAUSE UNTIL VERY RECENTLY, IF SOMEONE DIED THERE WOULD HAVE TO BE BURIED WITH STATE HONOURS.
IS IT TRUE THAT THE QUEEN OF THE UK ELIZABETH II PARTICIPATED ACTIVELY IN THE IIWW? YES, AND SHE WAS AN AMBULANCE DRIVER.
IS IT TRUE THAT SHE DOES NOT HAVE AN ID CARD OR PASSPORT? YES, AS LONG AS AS SHE CANNOT "GRANT" HERSELF A PASSPORT
IS IT TRUE THAT THE BRITISH PEOPLE DRINK TEA AT CERTAIN TIME OF THE AFTERNOON? WHICH HOUR? FIVE 0'CLOCK IT IS USALLY THE TEA TIME, AND YES, THEY DRINK 876 CUPS OF TEA PER YEAR (2 BATH TUBS)
DOES THE QUEEN OWN ALL THE SWANS IN BRITAIN? YES, SHE DOES. AND EVERY YEAR ARE COUNTED.
FINALLY, IS IT TRUE THAT PLACING A POSTAGE STAMP WITH THE QUEEN'S HEAD UPSIDE DOWN ON AN ENVELOPE IS CONSIDERED AN ACT OF TREASON IN THE UK? I DO NOT KNOW WHY I TRY TO TRICK YOU... IT IS TRUE. THESE BRITISH PEOPLE ARE ... PECULIAR, YET PEOPLE. :D
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