Humour
The United Kingdom is the country where wordplay (joking about word meanings= humor basado en jugar con los significados de las palabras ; also called PUN) is the most popular type of joke.
Examples:
1- Do you have any grandchildren?
No, all my children are just ordinary.
2- Why did the bus stop?
Because it saw the zebra crossing.
Taxi drivers in London
All licensed taxi drivers in London must pass a series of tests called "The Knowledge". This proves that thay know the names and locations of 25,000 streets in and around Central London. They also need to know places of interest and important landmarks in the area as hospitals, theatres, hotels and train stations. Candidates for a licence drive around London evrydady for several hours. It can take a whole year to prepare for the exams.
Health issues
For several years now, many hospitals around the world have brought in hospital clowns to try and relieve ('aliviar') the mood of tension and drama that often accompanies a hospital stay. Research has shown that laughter can help patients recover more quickly. Some hospital clowns are volunteers, others are employed by the hospital or institution.
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