How are you supposed to behave if you meet the Queen?

SHORT ANSWER There are no formal rules, but a bow, a curtsy or a handshake are all traditional. FULL STORY

Was Marcus Aurelius murdered by his son?

SHORT ANSWER Probably not. FULL STORY If, like most modern humans, you get your historical knowledge from Ridley Scott films,

SHORT ANSWER Probably not Disneyland. Possibly Switzerland, Iceland, Denmark or Norway. Or maybe “in love” – although it’s hard to

SHORT ANSWER About three miles an hour, but it varies depending on terrain. FULL STORY As far as we can tell,

SHORT ANSWER Each person speaks differently, and accents depend on numerous factors including where people come from, culture and education.

SHORT ANSWER The name comes from the word piccadill – a frilly collar popular in the 17th Century. FULL STORY

SHORT ANSWER No – but employers still have to pay workers in money, not goods. FULL STORY The Truck Acts (there

SHORT ANSWER The low-numbered motorways (M1-6) and A-roads (A1-9) are used to cut the country into sections, and other roads

SHORT ANSWER In Britain, yes – as long as the name is made up of letters and is not “offensive”.

SHORT ANSWER Yes – although this doesn’t mean much in practice. FULL STORY By tradition, mute swans (the big white