The Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain (Plus More U.K. Facts)

How the line of succession to the British Throne works, and how the Queen fell in love with corgis. 

What's the Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain? By Dave Roos You don't want to make the mistake of confusing "English" and "British." Read more >> More About the U.K. The Tangled Line of Succession to the British Throne How does the line of succession work? Who comes next after Queen Elizabeth? Read more >> How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish Travel back a mere 200 years and you'd be hard-pressed to find fish and chips anywhere in the British Isles. Read more >> Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?   In England wigs remain an important part of formal courtroom attire for judges and barristers. But why? Read more >> How the Queen Fell in Love With Corgis Is the corgi a royal dog? Do they have a long association with the Royal Family? Read more >> Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance Think the British monarchy's Changing the Guard is just a fancy shift change? Think again. Read more >> Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits   If an American followed a British biscuit recipe expecting something buttery and flaky for an egg-and-bacon sandwich, she'd be in for a disappointing breakfast. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

The Lowdown on the Low FODMAP DIet

Plus, the science behind brilliant fall foliage and a bio of one very strange mammal

10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been tiny, but she left a huge mark on the U.S. judicial system in the 27 years she served on the Supreme Court, more than earning her nickname the "Notorious RBG." Read more >> Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? How does that magical transformation from green powerhouse to veritable smorgasbord of color occur in trees? Read more >> How Many Butts in a Buttload? Have you ever wondered where this particular butt-based unit of measure came from? Read more >> What Is a Low FODMAP Diet and Who Should Try It? This is one diet that's not about losing weight. Read more >> How to Restore Your Car's Faded Black Trim This could be your next weekend project. Read more >> The Echidna Is One of the World's Strangest Mammals From the four-headed male reproductive organ to hosting the world's largest flea and sporting a body covered in spiny hairs, this cute little creature takes the cake for mammalian weirdness. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list