Because the United Kingdom is a weird mash-up of four countries with one queen and a lot of confusion. People in New York might say “London is in the UK” and think that’s the end of it. But ask a Scot, a Welsh person, or a Northern Irish person, and they’ll tell you: “No, pal—London is England’s capital. We have our own.” Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast are nodding along right now.
It’s like your group of friends—everyone has their home, but one friend’s house becomes the hangout spot. That’s London. Except that friend has a monarch, a river that smells like sewage in summer, and sells £8 tea in tiny cups.
Surprising Fact #1: The Name “London” Might Mean “Fierce River”
Nobody knows for sure, but some historians think the name comes from an ancient Celtic word for “fierce” or “wild.” Which makes sense, because the River Thames has flooded the city so many times it’s practically a hobby. Today, the Thames is tame—but back then, it was the London version of a grumpy cat. You never knew when it would hiss.
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