London has a rich and intriguing history, so it’s not surprising that it has inspired a lot of strange and fantastic stories throughout the years. It’s time to find out some amusing, bizarre, and fascinating facts about London: 

• The cultural variety of London is first on our list of facts about the city. London is home to almost 300 different languages. 
• London has a larger population than Austria. 
• The tower’s name is not Big Ben. The Elizabeth Tower is the true name of this world-famous monument; Big Ben is the name of the bell that resides there. 
• The Olympics have been held three times in London. 
• The London Underground is the world’s oldest subway system. A line between Paddington and Farringdon was inaugurated in January 1863. 
• There are more than 170 museums in London. 
• Every day, 6.5 million passengers ride the London bus. That equates to over half of all daily bus rides in the United Kingdom. 
• Most millionaires on the planet. London is home to more than 80 billionaires, making it the city with the most billionaires in the world.