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Why Are Trucks Called “Lorries” in the UK?
It wasn’t inspired by a beast of burden named Laurie, if that’s what you assumed.
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Ireland’s Great Hunger: 13 Facts About the 19th-Century Potato Famine that Devastated the Emerald Isle
The lack of proper aid paired with layers of broken policies and a fractured response from a distant British government led to unimaginable—and likely avoidable—suffering in Ireland.
9 Surprising Facts About Prince Harry
In the midst of the incessant press speculation and gossip, many less well-known things about the Duke of Sussex have become lost in the shuffle.
12 Facts About Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Man Who Could Have Been King Charles III
According to paternalistic hereditary succession, Charles Edward Stuart was directly in line to the throne.
The Great Smog Descended on London 70 Years Ago, and Took Almost as Long to Solve
Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.
Unraveling the Many Mysteries of New Order's "Blue Monday"
Equal parts happy accident and technological triumph, “Blue Monday” is a supremely weird and brilliant song that continues to pack dance floors and transfix listeners 40 years after its original release.
‘Demonic’: Derek the Jackdaw Is Currently Menacing Children in South Yorkshire
The bird’s wild mood swings have some residents living in fear of his winged wrath.
Cecil Chubb: The Man Who Bought Stonehenge
Cecil Chubb attended an auction in 1915 and decided Stonehenge would make for a fantastic new family possession.
13 Facts About Lady Jane Grey, England’s Unlucky Nine Days’ Queen
Lady Jane Grey is seen as an innocent victim of Tudor Dynasty politics, and her rightfulness to the crown is debated to this day.
25 Royals in the Line of Succession to the British Throne
While King Charles III is only just getting started, here are the royals who could one day take his place on the throne—in one very specific order.
Coronation vs. Accession: What’s the Difference?
Prince Charles’s coronation won’t be for months. Yes, he’s already technically King Charles III.
How Super-Recognizers Are Helping Police Solve Crimes
Super-recognizers have a rare and uncanny ability to remember faces—a skill that’s estimated to affect just 1 to 2 percent of the population.
10 Facts About Munros, Scotland’s Tallest Mountains
Scotland is known for the rugged beauty of its mountainous landscape.
5 Ways Mary I Tried to Thwart Elizabeth I
Despite being half-sisters, the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor was difficult.
10 Rediscovered British Treasures
From the Alfred Jewel to the Sutton Hoo treasure, these priceless artifacts made for some royally exciting finds.
7 Facts About the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
There have already been a few surprises and upsets at this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament—officially known as The Championships, Wimbledon.
11 of the Most Influential Royal Lovers in British History
Some of the most influential people in British history have been the monarch’s lover rather than their spouse
The UK Just Launched the World's Largest Four-Day Work Week Experiment
More companies are opting for a three-day weekend. A new UK study will look to see if it's time for more of us to clock out early.
Why Queen Elizabeth II Always Wore Pearls
Queen Elizabeth II's perennial strings of pearls were part of a long-standing royal tradition.
Can You Find the Corgi That Doesn't Belong in This Platinum Jubilee Brainteaser?
Celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II with this brainteaser featuring some of her favorite things.
25 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to reign for 70 years.
How to Make Queen Elizabeth II’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pudding at Home
An amateur baker’s lemon trifle is about to become an iconic British dessert—and you can make it, too.
The History of 12 British Superstitions
When it comes to weird and wacky superstitions, the United Kingdom has developed some real oddities
41 Facts About the 41 Kings and Queens Since 1066
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, here is one fact about each of Britain’s 41 kings and queens since 1066.