Do you know what?

If you have been learning English since childhood, firmly remember that London is the capital of Great Britain, and have watched a lot of British TV series, this does not mean that you know everything about England. Believe me, this country still has something to surprise you with!

1) Before 1832, there were only 2 universities in England - Oxford and Cambridge.

2) England is one of the most student countries in the world. With 106 universities and 5 university colleges, England is among the world's top countries in terms of the number of educational institutions and is one of the leaders in the number of universities included in international rankings annually.

3) it was impossible to sue the Queen of England, and she never had her own passport.

4) Queen Elizabeth II personally sent a greeting card to every Englishman who turns 100 years old.

5) All swans living on the River Thames belong to the royal family. The royal family established ownership of all swans on the river back in the 19th century, when they were served to the royal table. The law has remained unchanged, although swans are certainly not eaten in England today.

6) The British occupy the 1st place in the world in terms of the amount of tea consumed. More than 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day across the UK.

7) William Shakespeare is known not only for his literary works, but also for adding more than 1,700 words to the English dictionary. Among the words that first occur in English in Shakespeare's work are "gossip", "bedroom", "fashionable" and "alligator". Did you think they were always in English?