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One-Minute Facts: Queen Elizabeth II’s Handbag Codes
Her handbag could say what she couldn’t
May 30
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Carol Finch
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One-Minute Facts: Alcatraz
Surprisingly cosy for a hellhole
May 19
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Carol Finch
15
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One-Minute Facts: The Gin Riots
When mild-mannered Brits lost the plot
May 17
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Carol Finch
16
8
One-Minute Facts: The Prime Minister and the Lettuce
Spoiler: the vegetable (the green one) won
May 7
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Carol Finch
11
6
One-Minute Facts: Boudica
Meet the real Queen of Girl Power
May 1
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Carol Finch
14
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One-Minute Facts: The Scottish Penguin With a Knighthood
Edinburgh Zoo is home to a penguin that is a Knight. Seriously.
Apr 23
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Carol Finch
6
2
One-Minute Facts: Groom of the Stool
The royal job that wasn’t as poo as it sounds
Apr 15
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Carol Finch
4
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