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nW5ko TIL that the UK armed forces have to be reauthorised by legislation every five years, because the UK Bill of Rights 1688 makes a standing army illegal without the consent of Parliament.
woev8 TIL that, in 2004, a single 13-year-old was banned from using the word "grass" anywhere in England and Wales
X04wP TIL that all financial interests (including gifts and donations) for UK Members of Parliament are recorded and open to the public along with the person or business making the donation.