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Children's Cool Knowledge Have you ever wondered what cool knowledge UK children know that others might not? Well, wonder no more! Here are some lesser-known facts that British kids might know: 1. The Queen Owns All Dolphins and Sturgeons in UK Waters Did you know that, according to British law, all unmarked dolphins and sturgeons in UK waters belong to the Queen? This stems from an ancient law known as "Prerogativa Regis," which states that the monarch technically owns all "royal fish." Although sturgeons are rare in UK waters now, they used to be abundant and were considered a delicacy fit for the royal table. 2. The Smallest House in the UK is in Wales The town of Conwy, in North Wales, is home to the smallest house in the UK. Measuring only 10 feet (3.05 meters) wide and 6 feet (1.82 meters) high, the tiny red house was built in the 16th century and was last inhabited in 1900. It is now a popular tourist attraction. 3. ‘Bonfire Night’ Celebrates the Foiling of a Plot to Blow Up the Houses of Parliament On 5th November every year, the UK celebrates Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. The celebration stems from the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, in which a group of conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The plot was uncovered, and Fawkes was executed for his role in the scheme. To commemorate the event, Britons light bonfires and set off fireworks on the 5th of November each year. 4. The World's First Traffic Lights were Installed in London Did you know that the first traffic lights in the world were installed in London in 1868? They were gas-operated and resembled railway signals more than the modern traffic lights we know today. However, they proved unpopular as they were unreliable and prone to exploding, so they were eventually removed. 5. The Oldest Pub in the UK is in Nottingham Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, in Nottingham, claims to be the oldest pub in the UK, with a history dating back to the 12th century. The pub's location, near the entrance to the caves beneath Nottingham Castle, was once a frequent stop for travellers and pilgrims visiting the castle. These are just a few examples of the kind of cool knowledge UK kids might have up their sleeves!
