14 Myths About Britain That We'd Like To Dispel For Americans (And Others)

Andrea Mann— The Huffington Post UK

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Don't listen to Fox News, America: Birmingham isn't "totally Muslim". And while we're on the subject, here are 14 other things about Britain that you should also know...

SEE ALSO: 19 Other Times Fox News Got It Spectacularly Wrong

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