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YouGov asks the public where the borders lay, but their location remains a mystery for manyThe term ‘Home Counties’ evokes images of a pleasant green landscape, village cricket matches and a quiet, prosperous existence. While most Brits know there’s an area of Southern England called the Home Counties, do they agree on which counties the term applies to? In comparison to our survey on the West Country, the public opinion map of the Home Counties is characterised by uncertainty. [Read More]

If you go to a restaurant in a Western country, you will likely receive a large glass of water with ice and lemon slices, but in Japan, you might only get a very small cup of water. The Japanese believe water can interfere with your “digestive fire,” making it more difficult for your body to digest a meal. And although staying properly hydrated is crucial for your overall health, downing glasses of water along with your meals may do more harm than good. We at Bright Side are also used to sipping water during our meals. [Read More]