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How the Giant’s Causeway was Formed The Mythical Explanation In this part of Ireland there once lived a generally mild-mannered giant, Finn McCool, who was goaded mercilessly by insults shouted across from Scotland by another giant called Fingal. Incensed, Finn determined to cross the Irish sea to Scotland and deal with his rival. He began to take rocks from the shore and put them into the sea to create a pathway on which to make the crossing. This was exhausting work and by the time he finished the pathway Finn was too tired to cross it and fell into a deep sleep. While he wasRead More →

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The british monarchy Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament. Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation. As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition toRead More →