Author Ian McEwan helped his son write his A-level English exam about one of his own novels, Enduring Love. The teacher disagreed with his interpretation.
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To "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles.
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In 1895 Hampshire police handed out the first ever speeding ticket, fining a man for doing 6mph!
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30% of Chinese adults live with their parents.
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There is a village in Ireland called Muff, and they have their own diving club.
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The Yo-Yo originated as a weapon in the Philippine Islands during the sixteenth century.
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Take your height and divide by eight. That's how tall your head is!
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