15 United Kingdom fun facts

England has the highest rate of obesity in Europe. Tweet This

The highest temperature ever recorded in England was 38.5 degrees Celsius (101 F). Tweet This

The first fish and chips restaurant opened in 1860. Tweet This

England is 75 times smaller than the USA. The country is smaller from the state Oregon for instance. Tweet This

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Famous musicians include: Queen, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, The Cure, Black Sabbath, The Who, The Clash, Radiohead, Coldplay, Pink Floyd and many more. Tweet This

In early 1800s, 20% of women were named Mary. Tweet This

In the UK, for your 100th birthday, you get a personalised card from the Queen. Tweet This

Slavery was officially banned in 2010. Tweet This

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Nigeria has more English speakers than the United Kingdom. Tweet This

All British passports are issued in the Queen Elizabeth II’s name. That’s why she herself doesn’t have one. Tweet This

Concentration camps were introduced by the British during the Second Anglo-Boer War. Tweet This

The UK is the first country to allow the creation of babies from the DNA of three people. Tweet This

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On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest-reigning UK monarch ever, beating Queen Victoria’s record. Tweet This

Alcohol is prohibited in the UK Parliament. There is however an exception: the chancellor is allowed to drink while delivering the annual budget statement. Tweet This

The British Navy used Britney Spears’ songs to repel Somali pirates. Tweet This