As work has been non-existent this week, I've gotten the chance to read all kinds of interesting (at least to me, that is) things online. Based on my readings, here are my five favorite (as my English teacher used to say) fun facts to know and tell.
1. On the cover of the Beatles "Help" album, John, Paul George and Ringo were supposed to spell out HELP in semaphore. However, when the photographer saw it, he wasn't impressed so he changed their placement, which turned out to spell NUJV instead. This of course started the first conspiracy theory because (most likely) crazy conspiracy theorists thought that NUJV stood for New Unknown John Vocalist. Kinda cool, right?!
2. The UK is trying to re-write their technology curriculum for the entire country. They are giving scholarships to high-achieveing college students to take coursework created by Facebook and Microsoft. (Why, you ask, is this interesting? Because this is totally the way I'm getting into the country : )
3. William Shakespeare had a son that passed away whose name was Hamnet, which is where the title for his most famous play, "Hamlet"came from.
4. Apparently, (I've not tried this yet so this could be a terrible idea) you can whip up brownie mix and bake it in a waffle iron. It sounds absolutely delicious with some ice cream, but like I said, it could also burn down your house...
5. Contrary to what I've heard, it is possible to acquire jobs in England without being a Brit. The NHS, the Dept. of Ed and some charities will hire you for specific positions. It's not easy but not impossible either. Woohoo! The best thing I've learned is that schools will hire you as long as you are qualified in your home country.
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