What do giants eat? (and other fun facts)
If you have heard myths about giants, or seen them in any movies, you might believe that all giants eat humans. Well, in some stories...
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Dec 21, 20212 min read
Winter in the U.K.
Do you like Winter or Summer? Many people say that Summer is their favourite time because of the sunny days. However, Winter also has...
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Dec 14, 20213 min read
What is British pub culture?
When many think of “British culture” something that often comes to mind would be pubs. Pub culture is a major part of British life and...
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Dec 12, 20212 min read
Valentine’s Day
St Valentine‘s day started as remembrance of the patron saint, St Valentine, from the 3rd century. However, from the Middle Ages, the day...
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Dec 12, 20211 min read
Pancake Day
Pancake Day stems from the Christian calendar and Shrove Tuesday, but is now celebrated by many people across the U.K. Shrove Tuesday is...
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Nov 30, 20211 min read
New Year’s Eve in the U.K.
New Year’s Eve is a big celebration in the U.K. where people reminisce about the year that is ending and look forward to the year ahead....
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
The 5 best things about a UK Christmas
Christmas is a Christian festival, but many people who are not religious still celebrate and enjoy this time to see family and give...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read
Christmas Alphabet
Do you know your Christmas vocabulary? Don't worry! Here is our A-Z of Christmas words. A is for advent calendar; full of chocolate...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
What is Guy Fawkes Night?
Also known as Bonfire Night, this is an annual evening where people gather to set off fireworks and bonfires throughout the country. This...
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IQGlobal
Jun 21, 20213 min read
What do British people really eat?
British cuisine is an interesting one. There are some absolute classics - the famous roast dinner, fish and chips and full English...
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Shannon
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Why are Goblins Green?
Well, we could tell you the answer, but isn’t it more fun to guess? The meaning of a goblin’s green skin is in one of these idioms: 1. To...
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Apr 13, 20213 min read
What is the most dangerous creature in British folklore?
You may know that Wales is famous for its red dragon, but did you know that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn? The British...
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IQGlobal
Apr 1, 20213 min read
What are the best countries for vegan and vegetarian travel?
To answer this question, below we present you with 5 Fun Veggie Facts. 1. Currently, 14% of British people are vegetarian or vegan. 2. We...
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IQGlobal
Mar 25, 20213 min read
Why do the British call a line a 'queue'?
Americans call it a line and Brits call it a queue. The word queue is French and comes from the Latin word cauda which means tail....
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Mar 18, 20213 min read
How long is the average lunchbreak in the UK?
Fun fact: even though most people officially have a 30-minute lunch break, it is common in British work culture to take a shorter break....
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Mar 11, 20213 min read
What do the British eat for lunch?
It's a fact that sandwiches are Britain's favourite lunchtime food! Five thing's you probably didn't know about sandwiches: 1. The...
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Shannon
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Is Chicken Tikka Masala an English Dish?
Yes, it is! When you think of ‘British food’ you might think of fish and chips, but because Britain is multicultural, it has strong links...
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