"New" Shakespeare portrait unveiled in Stratford-upon-Avon

Here's a story. A guy goes into a museum, sees a portrait on display, and realizes that it's a copy of a painting that his family has owned for over 250 years. Much to his surprise, the painting is a portrait of William Shakespeare. And the original in the family art collection is now thought to be the only portrait painted of the Bard during his lifetime.

Which means, of course, that it is worth millions.

London's best Indian restaurants.

If you haven't spent much time in Britain, the national dish may surprise you. It's not the expected fish and chips or steak and kidney pie. According to former Foreign Minister Robin Cook it's Chicken Tikka Masala -- a delicious Indian concoction which may actually have originated in Glasgow.

In addition to the thousands of Indian restaurants and curry houses in Britain, most pubs also serve a version of the dish. There are dozens of recipes, but most combine chicken that's been marinated in yogurt and cooked in a tandoori oven with a sauce made from tomato, cream, and spices.

Deciphering the hotel star-rating system.

If you've wandered around European cities, you've probably noticed that the star-rating system doesn't make a lot of sense. You'll see a three-star designation on an absolute dump, while that perfectly charming little auberge down the street has a solitary star.

If you've wondered what's up with that, you're not alone. Many of the complaints on tripadvisor are because the reviewer expected a level of service or accommodation from the hotel's star designation that the property didn't deliver.

Here's why.