November 5th

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Guy Fawkes was hanged, drawn and quartered for attempting to blow up Parliament with barrels of gunpowder under the House of Lords back in 1607. For some odd reason, the British celebrate his capture on Nov 5th with fireworks and bonfires.

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Well done for using the correct version of 'hang'. Most people would have said 'hung, drawn ... etc'.

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I want to celebrate it too. Hope I'm well hung on November the 5th.

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Well, if you're not now, I doubt you will be then!

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It's a bit 'iffy' now days.