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15+ strangest things in the UK that make you scratch your head

Many tourists are confused the first time they come to the UK because there are so many strange things that they cannot find the answer to.

From tiny windows to strange objects placed on the road, everything makes tourists scratch their heads.

However, they all have amazing uses and meanings behind them. Let's find out below.

Why do people get confused about strange things in the UK?  

Cultural differences 

The UK has its unique cultural practices, traditions, and customs that may differ from what people are accustomed to in their own countries. 

These differences can lead to confusion when encountering unfamiliar things around them.

Curiosity about strange things

People are always attracted to novel things that evoke curiosity and the desire to explore.

Because of curiosity, many tourists are always looking for "strange things" in the UK to meet their discovered demands.

However, not every question will have an answer, leading to persistent confusion.

Strange things in the UK are trending on social media

Visitors to the UK often encounter things that may seem strange or unusual to them. 

Sharing their experiences on social media can generate interest and discussions among both tourists and locals.

Our team at Wikiany.net collected an album featuring 15+ strangest things in the UK that will make you scratch your head.

Scroll down to explore these moments and enjoy your relaxing time!

15+ strangest things in the UK that make you scratch your head

1. Cos mousies need homes with fancy schmancy front doors. In the UK the mice don't live like peasants. They are fancy AF. And it's cute.

2. There used to be a window tax, the more windows you had, the more tax you paid. These are bricked-up windows so the homeowner at the time paid less tax.

3. Mobile (cellular) towers for good signals and 4g/5g internet.

4. Just in case anyone comes here looking for the real answer. This is the receiver for GPS trackers for tracking birds.

5. Cheddar is never orange - you mean red Leicester - American Cheese is not something anyone from Europe recognizes as 'cheese'

6. These are very unusual: possibly 2 in the country. The one in the town of Slough is known as the "magic roundabout".

7. Probably because the manufacturer finds it easier to just make and ship them with the egg rack instead of having 2 versions of the same fridge.

8. Most British homes were built before the invention of the washing machine. So if you installed one, that was where the plumbing was.

9. Because many of our homes were built before we had proper roads. There wouldn't have been any cars when that house was built.

10. Salt is stored in them for when the roads are icy and the grit trucks come out

11. Used to be a pub. Kegs would delivered straight to the cellar to keep them cool.

12. Here in Holland, they are giant concrete balls and are meant to deter motorists from driving on the sidewalks. So I guess it's the same but with metal cones.

13. "We in Europe don't wash the eggs the way the US does. So the layer that is naturally on the egg to prevent infection isn't broken and it's safe to keep them out if you want."

14. That's why you have a separate trash tray at the top of the bin, like in the picture.

15. It's a frikkin' bus shelter, the photo only shows the side of it.

We believe that this album of 15+ strangest things in the UK will make you scratch your head and brighten your day.

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