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How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.
Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'
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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
How the Eden Project Works
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The Eden Project is an incredible set of massive greenhouses in Cornwall, England. Check out this amazing place!
Cheese Rolling Is No Joke. But It's Still Pretty Funny
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On June 5, people will chase an 8-pound cheese down an absurdly steep hill in England. And it looks really fun.
Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town
An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How the G-Wiz Electric Car Works
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The G-Wiz electric car is very popular in England and recently became available in India. Learn about the G-Wiz electric car in this article.
Friday the 13th Superstition Origins
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The Friday the 13th superstition first appeared in Victorian England but has roots in ancient Rome, Norse mythology and religions that Christians deemed pagan.
Can You Dig It? If You're a Badger, You Can
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Badgers love to dig - one den, or "sett," in southern England is thought to cover a territory of over a square mile and have up to 100 entrances.
Bronze Age Wonders Emerge After 3,000 Years Beneath a British Bog
Archaeological finds at England's Must Farm are incredible. Learn more about the items found at Must Farm in this HowStuffWorks Now article.