Lady Sybil represented the refreshing young, liberal element of the Crawley family, saying: “Nobody learns anything from a governess, apart from French and how to curtsy." Indeed, it was Sybil who encourages one of the maids to reach for her dreams and helps her become a secretary, not to mention sneaking off with the Irish driver!

William Howard Taft is the largest American president in history! He weighed 325 pounds and was dubbed ‘Big Bill’. In fact, he was often found stuck in the White House bathtub and had to be hauled out by his advisors!

Many English people use Cockney rhyming slang without even realizing it. It’s so embedded in the culture – particularly London culture - that in some cases the slang has taken over the original meanings!