The EU and us

There is a good Web site explaining the EU which is rather more readable than the older-established official ones: http://www.the-eu-and-me.org.uk/

I like the myth-busting section, e.g.:

Myth - Brussels rules mean that tightrope walkers have to wear hard hats.

Reality - there are EU rules on working at heights, but they apply to industrial and construction workers, not circus performers.