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Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood

Religion

Aug 13, 2019

Tesco was once accused of religious discrimination after banning a Jedi Knight from the store - for wearing his hood!

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The Japanese Underwater Mailbox

Travel & Tourism

Mar 17, 2021

Off the coast of a small town in Japan, is an underwater post-box. It is an actual collection point within Susami's postal system.

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National Rice Pudding Day | August 9

Holidays & Events

Apr 8, 2022

Did you know that the US celebrates #NationalRicePuddingDay on August 9th every year?

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Real-Time World Statistics

Business & Economy

Jan 17, 2021

Did you know that there is a website that shows real time world statistics?

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Top Ten Most Crazy Laws In The UK

Crime & Law

Mar 17, 2021

In York it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a crossbow upon seeing one, except for on Sundays.

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11 Fast Facts About The History Of Lidl

Business & Economy

Mar 17, 2021

Lidl was first founded in Germany as a grocery wholesaler back in the 1930s by a member of the Schwarz family.

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3 chicks dancing with a disco ball hanging from the ceiling

National Dance Like A Chicken Day | May 14

Holidays & Events

Apr 8, 2022

#DanceLikeAChickenDay falls on May 14th every year. It's an exceptional day because, let's face it, who doesn't like to dance?

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National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day | April 24

Holidays & Events

Apr 8, 2022

In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small sausages, or chipolatas wrapped up in bacon.

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Woman Gets Shot In Head, Then Makes A Tea!

Crime & Law

Mar 17, 2021

After a woman was shot in the head, she had made herself some tea and offered the police officer something to drink.

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Sniffer-Rats To Detect Landmines

War & Weapons

Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that a wildlife park in Cornwall, United Kingdom actually taught a rat how to sniff out landmines?

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High Street - Most Common Road Name In UK

The Most Common Street Names In The UK

Travel & Tourism

Dec 12, 2022

High Street, Station Road, and Main Street are among the U.K.'s most popular street names.

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A Brief History Of B&Q

Business & Economy

Mar 17, 2021

The very first B&Q homeware store was opened in Southampton in 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.

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Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood

The Japanese Underwater Mailbox

National Rice Pudding Day | August 9

Real-Time World Statistics

Top Ten Most Crazy Laws In The UK

11 Fast Facts About The History Of Lidl

National Dance Like A Chicken Day | May 14

National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day | April 24

Woman Gets Shot In Head, Then Makes A Tea!

Sniffer-Rats To Detect Landmines

The Most Common Street Names In The UK

A Brief History Of B&Q

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