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despite their strong drinking culture , it s actually against the law for Brits to get drunk inside a pub. The punishment for the crime is a fine of up to £200.

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Fun Fact: despite their strong ‘drinking culture’, it’s actually against the law for Brits to get drunk inside a pub. The punishment for the crime is a fine of up to £200.

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