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Why do we say

Why do we say “send someone to Coventry”?

Why we drive on the wrong side of the road © AP

Why we drive on the wrong side of the road

Who was the 'Caroline' in Radio Caroline?

Who was the ‘Caroline’ in Radio Caroline?

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How the Sphinx lost its nose

How did Ancient Romans trim their nails? © Getty

How did Ancient Romans trim their nails?

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Did rococo wigs really have mice?

How old is the pencil? © Getty Images

How old is the pencil?

Who invented the bra? © Getty Images

Who invented the bra?

Why do we say ‘lock, stock and barrel’? © Getty Images

Why do we say ‘lock, stock and barrel’?

When were the terms ‘World War I’ and ‘World War II’ coined? © Getty Images

When were the terms ‘World War I’ and ‘World War II’ coined?

Did people take drugs in Tudor times? © Getty Images

Did people take drugs in Tudor times?

What were the signals in fan language? © Getty Images

What were the signals in fan language?

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588 © Getty

How much did Elizabeth I spend on her dresses?

How did William the Conqueror mark Christmas? (public domain)

How did William the Conqueror mark Christmas?

When was the first Christmas stamp issued? © Washington Post

When was the first Christmas stamp issued?