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Join the UK's Biggest Clothes Collection and Help Beat Kid's Cancer

Everyone in the UK is being asked to clear out their drawers, wardrobes and cupboards - and take their excess clothing and accessories to the clothing retail chain TK Maxx anytime in April, to contribute towards the fight against kids' cancer. Since 2004, the annual campaign, Give up Clothes for Good, has raised a whopping £10 million, with hopes this year to raise an additional £2.5 million for Cancer Research UK.

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Holes of Happiness, London's Pothole Gardens

Pothole gardens have been springing up around East London, thanks to the antics of one man. This video looks at people's reactions as they peer and ponder over the delightful creations designed to brighten up the concrete jungle of London's streets and sidewalls.

Queen Invites 10,000 Random British Subjects to Palace Picnic and Concert (w/ Video)

Two of the final events of the 4-day UK celebration marking The Queen's 60-year reign were staged for 10,000 UK citizens chosen in a public lottery. The day began with a picnic in the palace gardens where guests collected hampers of food prepared by palace chefs. It ended with an evening concert spectacular featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and an amazing lighting and fireworks display using the Palace as a stage prop. (Videos)

British Celebrate Their Health Care System in Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics included a visual narrative, highlighting the many accomplishments of the British people over many centuries. The story included a segment celebrating the National Health Service. Created in 1946 in the wake of the devastation left by the bombing of London in WWII, the British take a particular pride in their system of medicine