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We the British invent all the great stuff....
Which nation started political correctness I wonder ?
slade wallis, Retford, Great Britain
the septic tanks wont like this one. they have already unsuccessfully tried to change the name of the English language, which we gave them, into American. Face it, England is the father to most of the great world sports.
frank, swindon, uk