20 Jul
History
20 Jul
22 Facts About Ra, the Egyptian Sun God
Ra was the ancient Egyptian sun god – and one of the most powerful and important deities in the whole of Egyptian mythology. The Egyptians believed he created the world, ruled the sky, and sailed across the heavens each day before travelling through the underworld at night to be reborn at dawn. Usually shown as …
20 Jul
27 Fun Facts About Men That Are Actually True (2026)
There are plenty of “facts” that supposedly separate men and women – but how many actually hold up? In this fact file we’ve gathered the genuine stats and study findings, checked them against the science, and thrown out the myths that usually sneak onto lists like this. Where a popular claim turns out to be …
27 Apr
The Titanic’s Ghost Port: 5 Little-Known Facts About Southampton’s Berth 44
Southampton is well-known for being one of the most amazing maritime cities globally, but there are only a few locations that hold the maximum emotional weight, such as Berth 44. On 10th April, 1912, RMS Titanic departed from this unassuming dock, right before the ship commenced its notorious first journey. Almost a century later, Berth …
10 Dec
13 Charming Facts About Christmas
Christmas is the time of year in the Christian calendar when families come together to really appreciate each other and to celebrate this festive period with gifts and food. Here’s some fun facts about Christmas! 1. Armenian Christmases have interesting menus! In Armenia, the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce and spinach. …
23 Jul
10 Superb Facts About Summer!
Along with spring, summer tends to be one of the most favoured seasons of the four. Why is this? It’s obvious! Summer is the period of the year when we’re normally supposed to get incredible levels of sunshine and warmer temperatures. In the UK, it’s also the time of year when days are longest. This …
29 Jan
33 Interesting Facts About Women!
Mysterious, intelligent, and intriguing – women are truly amazing! They’ve changed the course of history in many ways, leaving their mark through bravery, activism, inventions, science, poetry, literature, and so much more. From raising children to being loyal friends, companions, and the life of the party, women have long and rightfully requested they be treated …
15 Jan
21 Bright Facts About Burns Night
If you’ve never tried a traditional dish of haggis, neeps, and tatties before, you might not have heard of Scotland’s annual holiday, Burns Night! It’s a national celebration that marks the life of one of the country’s best-loved poets, Robert Burns. Every 25th January, it’s traditional for Scottish people to read his poetry and enjoy …
20 Dec
25 Compassionate Facts About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, who passed the incredible milestone of reaching 100 years old in 2024, was one of the most important US statesmen of the 20th century. Leading America as its President during the late 70s and early 80s, Carter proved to be a divisive yet progressive leader in many ways – though he would be …
23 Nov
28 Must-Know Facts About Elon Musk
Elon Musk is one of the most famous people on the planet. Known for being a founder of companies, an explorer of space, and head of social media, Musk has proven himself both influential and controversial. The entrepreneur has made a name for himself on the world stage as an investor in disruptive tech, and …
13 Nov
25 Fun Facts about Donald Trump
Love him, hate him – there is zero doubt that Donald J. Trump is one of the most divisive yet undeniably important figures in American and global politics to have risen to power in the past decade. Having come to prominence as a casino and hotel owner and real estate mogul before becoming a recognisable …
28 Oct
23 Super Fun Facts About Spring Break
Spring Break is a crazy period in the US calendar where college students break free from studies for a couple of weeks to let loose. Originally starting as a swimming event back in the 1930s, it has since evolved into a celebration that has a number of shocking statistics attached to it. While it is …
23 Oct
25 Critical Facts About The Cuban Missile Crisis
Of all the events in the heated relationship between the USA and the then-Soviet Union that pushed both nations close to the brink of war, the Cuban Missile Crisis is regarded as one of the most nail-biting. Specifically, this confrontation regarded the USSR’s intention to arm Cuba with ballistic missiles – and the steps that …
11 Aug
26 Regal Facts About The Royal Family
The British Royal Family seems to court fascination from people all over the world! After all, it’s one of the longest-serving royal dynasties – and through decades and centuries past, this family has endured some pretty big challenges – and societal changes. Ancient royal history tends to be pretty grim and gory in places – …
4 Aug