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Interesting facts about tea
Tea might be known as England's national drink, but it has a long and eventful history across the world. Did you know these top ten tea facts?
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Who was Queen Anne?
Who was Queen Anne and who were her Favourites?
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Elizabeth I in film and TV
All sorts of incredible actors have taken on the role from Glenda Jackson to Judi Dench and now, with the release of Mary, Queen of Scots, Margot Robbie. But how exactly do these films represent her?
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Anne of Denmark
A cultural pioneer and art collector — uncover the life of the Stuart monarch who commissioned the Queen's House in Greenwich
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Who was Captain Woodget?
Remembered as the most successful captain of the Cutty Sark, Captain Woodget broke records and gained acclaim in the maritime world
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What was the first animal in space?
Since the very beginning of space exploration, animals have been used in space programmes
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What do astronauts eat in space?
How are foods and drinks prepared for the long journey into space? How do the astronauts eat and drink?
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Why do pirates say 'arr'?
Every year we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. But did pirates really say and do the things we think they did?