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Here's some pub quiz knowledge to help your revision:
The two fingered salute harks back to an ancient age when arrowmen of the crown would defiantly hole them aloft at the French, showing them that they still had their "trigger fingers" intact (the french used to cut them off if you were caught having shot arrows at them). It has now been adopted as a derogatory gesture, one of which only the British should use. The american middle fingered salute is no way near as rude and is quite simply laughable.
The Bear skins worn by the gaurds outside of Buckingham Palace were stolen from the French at the battle of Waterloo. Fuck the French, in the back door.
Gary Glitter is not only a high profile celebrity with paedophilic tendencies, he was once also a glam rock supserstar.
When making yorkshire puddings always add at least two extra eggs and use beef dripping or lard in the pudding tray to ensure a quality pudding. Never use oil; only bellends use oil.
Contrary to popular belief, tea in the Ritz isn't the best cup of tea in England, the best cuppas are usually found in cafe's affectionately known as "Greasy Spoons"
Margaret Thatcher is next in line to the throne of England.
Gin should be matched with at least twice it's measure in tonic, ice and a slice of fresh lime. The glass should be rimmed with the lime to ensure a fragrant entry upon the nose at each quaff.
Black Pudding is made with pigs blood.
Football isn't the national sport, that holy spot is co-occupied by both rugby and cricket; where the real gentlemen play.