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Did you know that in the 1800s, Christmas crackers used to be called "Bangs of Expectation?"

Did you know that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has a black belt in Karate?

During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.

Did you know that Elton John and Liz Hurley are godparents to David and Victoria Beckham's children Brooklyn and Romeo?

Did you know that Winnie the Pooh bear shares the same birthday with Queen Elizabeth II?

Did you know English rugby is believed to date back to 1823 at the school of Rugby in Warwickshire, England?

The inspiration for the name of the British boat "Boaty McBoatFace", was derived from an owl who was named Hooty McOwlface.

Winston Churchill had a doctors note to enable him to drink "unlimited" amounts of alcohol while visiting the USA.

Did you know the Cadbury Creme Eggs that are produced in the US are different than the ones made in the UK?

A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.

People who study the true identity of Jack the Ripper are called "Ripperologists".

Over time, poets became interested in describing parts of the year in romantic ways - this is when “fall” first appeared.