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Reacting to the UK’s CRAZIEST animal laws

uk craziest animal laws

All I could picture was a shifty-looking man standing by the sea holding a salmon. “Handling salmon in

May 21, 2024
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Does the brand even matter?? | ASDA’s Own vs. British Classics

asda taste test

I thought I recognised the Walkers salt-and-vinegar crisps. One sample had a slightly odd taste that reminded me

May 15, 2024
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Reacting to England’s BEST football chants

englands best football chants

The football chant that made me burst out laughing was about having the ball. Then the team lost

May 15, 2024
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UK’s most EXPENSIVE vs CHEAPEST Supermarket

waitrose vs aldi

Waitrose came out ahead in most of my taste test with Aldi. The surprise was the cheese. I

April 18, 2024
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Reacting to Bullseye | You can’t beat a bit of Bully!

reacting to bullseye

Bullseye has a special place in my heart because it kept me company during my first winter in

April 9, 2024
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Can I find the oldest pubs in Britain? | UK Geoguessr Challenge

britains oldest pubs

I found all five pubs in this GeoGuessr challenge. I also spent about 22 minutes on one round

April 2, 2024
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How Britain Won the War… with Monopoly

How Britain Won the War

My usual kitchen research involves eating British crisps. This time I ended up learning about Monopoly boards made

March 27, 2024
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Reacting to Would I Lie To You (+ a USA version??)

would I lie to you

British comedy panel shows are probably one of my favourite things about living in the UK. When I

March 22, 2024
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31 | getting old + figuring myself out (let’s chat)

31 living in England

I’d just turned thirty-one, and saying that out loud felt weird. Sitting on the floor also hurt my

March 22, 2024
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England