Only in England

I absolutely adore this kind of story, and there seem to be so many of them here.
The Mole Man of Hackney
Best quote: 'Tunnelling is something that should be talked about without panicking.'

But, lest it seem that I always poke fun at Britain, there is much to be learned here too. Part of the reason the English countryside is so lovely and accessible is the fact that the government protects its green space. Last year almost three quarters of new homes were built on 'recycled' land in urban areas, curbing the type of sprawl that blights North America. I think that's pretty darned cool.