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Dec 12, 20212 min read
Valentine’s Day
St Valentine‘s day started as remembrance of the patron saint, St Valentine, from the 3rd century. However, from the Middle Ages, the day...
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IQGlobal
Apr 11, 20213 min read
What are important holidays and celebrations in the UK?
In the previous blog, we discovered what Shrove Tuesday was and how this special day became the modern celebration called 'Pancake Day.'...
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IQGlobal
Mar 25, 20213 min read
Why do the British call a line a 'queue'?
Americans call it a line and Brits call it a queue. The word queue is French and comes from the Latin word cauda which means tail....
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IQGlobal
Mar 11, 20213 min read
What do the British eat for lunch?
It's a fact that sandwiches are Britain's favourite lunchtime food! Five thing's you probably didn't know about sandwiches: 1. The...
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