The United Kingdom: Home of fish and chips, driving on the left, and roughly 47,293 different ways to say the word “water.” Despite being about the size of Oregon, this rain-soaked cluster of islands somehow crams in more accents than there are Pokémon in the entire Pokédex.

In his latest video, Patrick Foote of Name Explain dives into why the UK sounds like a never-ending audio tour of vowel gymnastics. From the Viking-infused twang of the northeast to the French-flavored flair of the southeast, British accents have evolved thanks to a curious mix of invasion, isolation, and a fierce loyalty to the hometown pub.

So whether you’re fascinated by the Geordie lilt, confused by Scouse, or just wondering why people from Birmingham sound so different from people 30 minutes away, this video breaks it all down.