Random Facts for Anglophiles
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Random Fact No. 26
Although 59 times smaller, England is 2.5 times more populous than Australia.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Random Fact No. 25
Shoelaces were invented in England in 1790.
Friday, 22 July 2011
Random Fact No. 24
The first public zoo anywhere was opened in London in 1829.
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Random Fact No. 23
French was the official language of England from 1066 to 1362 -- about 300 years.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Random Fact No. 22
The Great Fire of London caused only eight deaths.
Monday, 25 April 2011
Random Fact No. 21
There are over 300 languages spoken by the people of England.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Random Fact No. 20
Football (soccer) is England's best-loved sport.
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