Patriotism Day! It is the duty of every citizen to be patriotic. A country is one's soil, one's blood, one's tears, one's roots. Here is a list of countries along with their strong points, so you can choose which one to feel patriotic about today (France, United Kingdom, China, Russia, Nigeria, Moldova)
United Kingdom
Language: English
Anthem: "God Save The Queen"
Military Record: Good, although the English Channel has undoubtedly helped.
Patriotic Potential: Wide choice of tones, from Churchhill to football hooliganism.
Other Fun Facts:
1. Until the first Divorce Court was established in 1857, it was common practice for men to trade their unwanted spouses like any other possession.
2. The British ship Carpathia was the first ship to sail to the aid of the 'unsinkable' Titanic.
3. Sir Francis Drake once claimed California for Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1579.
4. The success of public lavatories used at the Great Exhibition, held at Hyde Park in 1851, led to the widespread installation of public toilets in London.
5. The Bank of England is also known as 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'.
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