On the weather front Cork has two seasons: Wet and Sunny and then there's Sunny and Wet. Being in the southwest we have the famous mild gulf stream influence - so palm trees abound - yes honestly. In winter it never really gets very cold and in summer it never really gets very hot.
Japan's royal family is the longest running royal family in the world....but, that being said, it is questionable whether 8 people out of 10 would be able to pick the Emperor's face out of a lineup. The UK Queen has travelled to the ends of the world and back. Her face would be recognized instantly by many, many more people.
UK's longest-reigning monarch, but Queen ranks only 48th in world. Leaders of Holy Roman empire states dominate the global top 10 but the longest-ever ruler was King Sobhuza II of Swaziland, at 82 years and 253 days. The Queen has overtaken Victoriaâs reign of 63 years and 216 days Photograph: Rex Shutterstock.