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Can anyone in Britain make a sandwich?
What happens when a British daily newspaper puts this on their front cover?
Sandwichgate 2014! Just look at the flood of responses on Twitter! And the answer is … well, see for yourself!
Bees at Top Shop
This is the craziest story I’ve read in awhile. Crazier than this.
A swarm of 5,000 bees hit London’s Top Shop on Victoria Street this week.
5,000 bees? Were they shopping for a cocktail dress or just hoping to score a deal on a new handbag?
No confirmation on what has drawn the swarm to this particular location, but it appears the seasonal sale had something to do with it.
Fake London Underground signs
Wow. Someone has posted these fake London Underground signs on the Underground and they really are quite something!
Here are just a few…
See the rest of the Tube signs and try NOT to smile ….
Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.K.
I’ve spent a few Thanksgivings in the U.K. and at the time, there weren’t many places where you could go to celebrate (apart from calling on other Americans and planning a meal together). But things are progressing.
About.com has compiled a good list of places throughout the U.K. offering Thanksgiving menus this week (and not just the usual turkey and stuffing, but some variations on the theme like Cornish crab macaroni and cheese and pumpkin and ricotta ravioli!) Yum!
A West Country map
I was amused by this – and I think my West Country friends and relatives will be, too!
Bloomingdale’s is puttin’ on the Brits
Bloomingdale’s is showing the Brits some love this month with a section on their website called “Puttin’ on the Brits.” They’re currently featuring more than 40 British brands, 14 pop-up shops, 60 in-store events and more!
What’s the difference between United Kingdom, Great Britain and England?
I saw this on Pinterest and thought it was a very useful info graphic, courtesy of Sala!
BRITRISH.COM 