2.people and chickens
25 per cent of the people living in the capital city of London today were born in another country. There are more chickens in England than there are people but the records don't say in which country they were born.
3. name game
There are over 30000 people with name John Smith in England. In 2013,the most popular boys' name was Oliver , followed closely by Jack and charlie. Muhammad was the 29th most popular name but Somkid failed to make the Top 100.
4. A nice cuppa
The English drink more tea than anyone else in the world. They also more than most--England has the highest rate of obesity in Europe. More tea, less pies ... we suggest.
5. fish and chips
It's surprising the English are so chubby as the country is often said to have the worst cuisine.England's most famous dish - fish and chips - was actually first served in a restaurant owned by a Jewish immigrant.
6. Royal intrigue
The English royals love horses but Princess Kate won't be joining them in any horsing around ... she's allergic to them. Speaking of Kate,did you know when she was at school the boys rated her only 2 out of 10 for looks and personality? Still,if she wants to make a complaint she won't have to go too far ... Buckingham Palace has its own police station.
7. The Bard
No portrait of William Shakespeare was ever painted when he was alive. His play "macbeth"is the most produced play ever written. A performance is staged every four hours somewhere in the world.
8.Girl power
England's most popular girl band ever was the Spice Girl. Ginger Spice was originally called Sexy Spice but changed her name to suit younger fans. One big Spice Girls fa is Prince William:he had a poarding room wall. Wen Nelson Mandela met the Spice Girls,he called them his "heroes