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Daily Things Queen Elizabeth Has Never Been Allowed to Do

Even though Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the UK, there's quite a lot of everyday experiences she has never been allowed to have. Unlike common folk, the British royals cannot choose their babies' names, they can't sign autographs to their fans, and their diet is painfully restricted, too.

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The Secret Plan: If the Queen of England Dies...

As macabre as it may sound, Britain has been preparing for the Queen's demise since the 1960s, because this event is expected to be a very important chapter in the history of the British monarchy.

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Elizabeth Swaney - The Most Controversial Olympian

Olympic halfpipe skier Elizabeth Swaney is best known for her... mediocrity. Yes, you read that right. While this is hardly a quality possessed by Olympic-level athletes, Swaney isn’t exactly an average Olympian.

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The Child Queen of the Cobras

Incredible: The Child Queen of the King Cobra amazing, animals, video, little girl, human interest, cobra, India, snakes The 8 Year Old Girl Who Lives with Cobras...

12:07

Windsor Castle - a Must See Travel Destination

Where does Queen Elizabeth II live? If 'Buckingham Palace' is your answer, you're wrong, at least partially. The Queen may spend a lot of time at Buckingham Palace, but she considers Windsor Castle to be her home. The sentiment is pretty understandable, as the 900-year-old castle is a beauty!

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The Queen's Guard are Master Prankers!

This soldier looks like any other in the queen's guard, but actually has the amazing ability to appear very different in photos... The Queen's Guard are Master Prankers!

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This Legendary Hat Shop Is the OLDEST in the World!

Hatters is the hat shop that designs and creates hats for Queen Elizabeth II and many other English royals. Care to take a peek inside this historical shop and the way they produce their hats? Then continue watching the video below.

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The Innovation That Helped the Allies Win World War II

The Churchill Tank was one of the allies’ biggest assets in World War II but it also posed a problem. These vehicles weighed at least 40 tons each, a massive weight that would cause many bridges to buckle.

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WATCH: What if the British Empire Suddenly Reappeared?

video, history, informative, america, English, Britain, queen elizabeth II, British Empire, Empires, what if The British Empire is said to be the greatest body politic that has ever existed. So, how would it compare with today's major superpower if it resurfaced?

7:24

Listen To This Acapella Medley of Classic Songs by Queen

For a lot of music fans who grew up in the 1970s-80s, Queen was the go-to rock band. The popular British band ruled the music world for more than a decade and dished out some of the most incredible rock songs ever known. If you were a fan of Queen, then this Acapella performance will please you.

11:01

The Sad Story of Charles II, The Last of the Habsburgs

Charles II of Spain was the last king of the House of Habsburg, one of the most distinguished royal houses in Europe. The last king of Spain was barely able to talk or walk and had a plethora of health issues. Ultimately, his poor health and early demise at the age of 39 pushed Europe into war.

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50 Unknown Facts About Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile

The Egyptian queen's brief but scandalous life has become a wellspring of inspiration for countless works of art, literature, and films. Cleopatra was one of the most successful and powerful queens in history, but there's still so much we don't know about her.

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4 Ancient Roman Treasures Destroyed in World War II

World War II is the most destructive military conflict in history, the damage of which is still felt on both a personal and global level to this day. Estimates of those killed count between 35 to 60 million. Thousands of cities and villages were either completely or partially destroyed. 

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Mr. Bean Wants a Picture with One of the Queen's Guard...

Bean is having a nice day out in London and decides that he'd like a souvenir picture with one of the Queen's guards, but he just can't manage to get the composition right... Mr. Bean and the Queen's Guard funny, video, photo, laughter, youtube, baba recommends, queen, London, Mr. Bean, guard Mr.

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Important Weapons from World War II Still in Use Today

World War II ended almost 80 years ago. However, some of the weapons that played a crucial part in the war – from rifles to tanks – are still being used on the battlefield today. Watch this video to discover those killer antiques!