The Really Popular Book Club
The Really Popular Book Club is the reading group hosted by Cambridge University Libraries. Everyone is invited to join the club and their special guests...
Why Does the Queen Celebrate Two Birthdays a Year?
The Queen celebrates two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on (usually) the second Saturday in June....
What Do British People Really Mean When They Say This
British etiquette dictates courteousness at all times. Understanding what Brits really mean when saying certain things takes time and deep knowledge of their cultural norms....
English Is the Third Most Widely Spoken Language in the World
If all of the languages spoken in the world were proportionally represented by 100 people at a party, 5 would speak English....
English Is a Native Language Just for a Third of All English Speakers
Even though you’re reading this article in English, there’s a good chance it might not be your mother tongue. Of the billion-strong English speakers in...
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