One of the world’s most influential, powerful, and richest countries,
the United Kingdom is an amazing piece of land with a very impressive
history and we are almost sure you already know many interesting things
about it. However, we bet there are still many United Kingdom fun facts
you haven’t heard yet. To learn some new, little known facts about Great
Britain including some surprising and interesting facts about England’s
history, check out this post with some Fun Facts About The United
Kingdom You’ll Want To Know.
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Every day, the British drink 165 million cups of tea, which is over 20
times more than the Americans.
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At one point in time, the British Empire,
the most extensive empire in world history, ruled approximately 1/4 of
the world's population and covered about 1/4 of Earth's total land area.
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With one in four British adults being obese, the UK has the highest rate
of obesity in Europe.
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The UK brought the world several sports, most notably soccer, rugby, and
polo. However, the British now often lose at these sports to nations
that adopted them.
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One of the most bizarre cultural facts about England is that it's
actually illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
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The Queen of the UK, Elizabeth II, has visited more than 116 counties of
the world, although she does not have a passport. The reason is simple –
she doesn't need to prove her identity. In fact, she is the one who
officially issues passports for British citizens.
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There is a 'Rent a Mourner' service in the UK to fill your funeral with
fake friends.
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With 500 recorded cases of ghostly encounters, York, Northern England,
is the most haunted city in the UK and one of the most haunted in the
world.
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Connecting
two tiny islands, Westray and Papa Westray in the North Sea, the UK is
home to the world's shortest scheduled flight. The flight lasts just 2
minutes.
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The Windsor Castle in the English county of Berkshire is the oldest
royal residence in the world that is still being used by the royal
family.
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