What is one of the oldest institutions in the world mentioned in the presentation? - The British monarchy., Why does the British monarch not need a passport? - Because passports are issued in the monarch’s name., What does the King receive every morning? - A confidential briefing on global issues., How many rooms does Buckingham Palace have? - Over 700 rooms., What hidden facilities can be found in Buckingham Palace? - A private dentist’s office, a swimming pool, and underground tunnels., How long does it take to create a wax figure at Madame Tussauds? - Around four months., How many measurement points are taken from a celebrity for a wax figure? - Over 200 points., Which capsule number is missing on the London Eye? - Number 13., What was the London Eye at the time of its opening? - The tallest observation wheel in the world., What is Big Ben actually the name of? - The 13-ton bell, not the tower., What is the official name of the tower? - Elizabeth Tower., How is the accuracy of Big Ben’s clock adjusted? - By adding old pennies to the mechanism., What habit do Londoners have on public transport? - They avoid eye contact., What cultural rule do Londoners strongly follow? - Queueing (forming orderly lines)., How many cups of tea are consumed daily in the UK? - Over 100 million cups., Why was milk poured first into tea in the past? - To protect delicate porcelain cups., What are two lesser-known spots in London mentioned in the presentation? - Little Venice and Neal’s Yard., What was the area of Canary Wharf originally? - London’s old docks., What modern feature do some Canary Wharf buildings have? - Some of the fastest elevators in Europe.,

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