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British Royal Weddings: A Potted History © Getty Images

British Royal Weddings: A Potted History

When was England last successfully invaded by a foreign power? © National Trust

When was England last successfully invaded by a foreign power?

Why do we say "send someone to Coventry"? © Getty Images

Why do we say “send someone to Coventry”?

A Royal Affair © Getty Images

A Royal Affair

Salem Witch Trials © Getty Images

Salem Witch Trials

Who executed King Charles I? © Getty Images

Who executed King Charles I?

Blackbeard: dastardly sea-devil or kind pirate? © Superstock

Blackbeard: dastardly sea-devil or kind pirate?

Who invented lemonade? © Getty Images

Who invented lemonade?

Why do we say ‘Warts and all’? © Wikimedia Commons

Why do we say ‘Warts and all’?

In a nutshell: the British © Getty Images

In a nutshell: the British

How old is the British national anthem? © Getty Images

How old is the British national anthem?

When was tobacco first thought to be dangerous? (public domain)

When was tobacco first thought to be dangerous?

Top five… ships that sailed into history (public domain)

Top five… ships that sailed into history

Why do we say ‘get the sack’? © iStock

Why do we say ‘get the sack’?