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Tag: Scotland
Fun Fact: Monopoly Board in the United Kingdom
When Monopoly was made for the United Kingdom, most of the properties in the American version were renamed to appeal to the British Isles. For example, the most expensive piece of property (Boardwalk) was renamed Mayfair.
Things I Like: Simon (Hot in Cleveland)
Simon was a decent character on Hot in Cleveland, but since Craig Ferguson (at the time) was hosting a late night talk show on CBS, you could tell that his character was only going to be around for just a little. He was the ex-boyfriend of Joy who got her pregnant when both of them…
Fun Fact: A Soda in Scotland Way More Popular Than Coca-Cola
Irn-Bru is a beverage typically only found in Scotland. While Coca-Cola and Pepsi typically dominate markets in English-speaking countries, Irn-Bru has been the best selling soda in Scotland for over a century.
(Not So) Fun Fact: Massacre of Glencoe
The Massacre of Glencoe took place in the Scottish Highlands in 1692. About 30 members of Clan MacDonald were murdered by government forces after they allegedly refused to pledge loyalty to their new monarchs, William III and Mary II.