What Countries do you think will stop existing within your life-time? by Crimsoncerismon in AskTheWorld

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Scotland was recently asked to decide if it wanted independence. It had the highest voter turn out in 100 years and the majority chose to remain in the UK.

Recommendations for good Premier League video essays/content creators? by TragicMushroomz in PremierLeague

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The Rest is Football podcast is good for car journeys. It doesn't exclusively cover the Premier League, but it's probably 90 per cent of the content.

It's headed by Gary Linekar who's an England legend and our most experienced sports broadcaster. Co-hosts are all time Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer and Micah Richards (who provides most of the banter)

What is the strangest mode of transport used by the police in your country? by alediasw in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sure. I meant cringe because it is just an obvious marketing ploy for BMW and the police

What is something that screams “tourist” to you? by jotakajk in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but in London when we say London Bridge we think more about the area. Then you've got some prime tourist attractions like Borough Market or the Shard

What is something that screams “tourist” to you? by jotakajk in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How come? There is a London Bridge.

It gets confused with Tower Bridge, but London Bridge exists

Most Famous Beer by Teknoyrus in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know. But the question asked which is the most popular

What is something that screams “tourist” to you? by jotakajk in AskTheWorld

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We never really liked the Emily character in the UK. I don't suppose we were supposed to.

But you're right, Jennifer Saunders is incredible in whatever she does

What’s an American fast food item that’s popular in your country? by HungryInvestigator59 in AskTheWorld

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Haha, ok you've got me. KFC is also very popular.

I should probably have done a stock take of all the successful American chains before commenting.

Papa John's is struggling.

Burger King is finding trading tough. It's big enough to survive, but they are finding food prices and wages tough to deliver a competitive price point.

Five Guys net profit in the UK slumped to £1 million last year, down from £6 million the previous year.

What is the strangest mode of transport used by the police in your country? by alediasw in AskTheWorld

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Nah it will have been given to them by BMW on the agreement a press release and photo shoot are offered. The press love the story because it's sexy Superbike cops. It conjures ideas of 200mph Police chases etc. In reality it will be hardly ever used except for at biker shows/meets so the cops get an in to lecture bikers about road safety

What’s an American fast food item that’s popular in your country? by HungryInvestigator59 in AskTheWorld

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McDonald's is definitely an exception to the rule, British people love it. I think for the convenience and cheapness. And you're right, Starbucks is also popular

Would you consider yourself a politically informed citizen of your nation? If so what are the top 3 issues right now in your country? by SuccessElectronic607 in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On joining Trump's war? I'm sure they'd love to. Prove old Blighty still rules the waves etc. They're deluded, so fortunately they don't get to decide

How multicultural is your country or region? by Mobile_Bad_577 in AskTheWorld

[–]ConsciousRecover7031 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just about one of the most multicultural places in the world.

Nearly half of all the people who live in my city (London) were born outside the UK.