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11 Aug
28 Mind-blowing Facts About Monday
Put on your smart suit, it’s time to go to work! It’s Monday! I don’t know whether you’re a Monday person or not but let’s start with a bit of reversed psychology: not everyone hates Mondays! For every optimist out there Monday is a day for a brand new start. It’s a chance to start …
7 Aug
12 Dramatic Facts About The Day of The Dead
El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English, is a unique Mexican holiday that has been gaining popularity outside of its native country for quite some time now. Here are some fun facts about the Day of the Dead! 1. Let’s dispel a myth… Day of the Dead is not Mexico’s …
4 Aug
15 Stunning Facts About September
September is a month in the year which many look forward to, though it does also mean the end of summer! It’s also traditionally when school-children head back for the new year of classes, which means it’s a month that is often maligned by many! However, the ninth month of the year has plenty of …
30 Jul
12 Great Facts About Vincent Van Gogh
We all know Van Gogh cut off his ear, but what else did the great man get up to during his lifetime? Let’s take a look at some truly amazing things he did, some little known facts you won’t find anywhere else, and a few other incredible facts along the way. 1. Van Gogh’s name …
28 Jul
25 Fun Facts About Men!
There are plenty of facts and figures that separate men and women – but how many of them are actually true? In this fact file, we’re going to break down all kinds of stats and surprising study findings to help get to the bottom of what really sets the genders apart. Did you know that …
19 Jul
25 Superb Facts About Saturday
Who doesn’t love a Saturday? Traditionally falling between Friday and Sunday in the modern calendar, it’s a day off work for lots of people living in the West. Therefore, it’s a day when we come together and make plans. However, many people still work on a Saturday – though it remains a day which feels …
14 Jul
36 Glorious Facts About Gandhi
Admired for his nonviolent viewpoint of passive confrontation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was known to his many followers as Mahatma, the Sanskrit word for “the great-souled one.” He began his activism in South Africa in the early 1900s, and in the years after World War I, became the prominent figure in India’s struggle for independence. Well-known for his …
11 Jul
15 Fun Facts About August
Depending on where you live in the world, August can often be one of the sunnier highlights of the calendar. It’s the eighth month of the year, and for many people, it marks the height and the end of the school holidays. It’s also likely to be the time of year when most people go …
11 Jul
23 Accurate Facts About The JFK Assassination
When we think about John F Kennedy (JFK) it’s only fair to start with one of his famous quotes: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try”. Fifty six years after his assassination people still remember him as a gifted orator, a peacemaker, a fighter for social justice who inspired hope. He remains one of …
8 Jul
36 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, litreature and so much more. From raising children to being loyal friends, companions, and the life of the party, women unselfishly share their emotions sometimes going all the …
23 Jun
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 …
22 Jun
14 Superb Facts About July
For many people in the Northern Hemisphere, July is one of the hottest and sunniest months of the year and is likely to be when many people book their holidays and vacations! In the UK, it also marks the start of the always-popular six-week school holidays, which extend into August. July is also the midpoint …
22 Jun
14 Interesting Facts About King David
There’s still such an air of mystery surrounding King David. That is, until now. Here’s more than a dozen interesting facts about King David that will ensure you never look at history in quite the same way again! 1. Who was King David? He was Israel’s second king and established Jerusalem as his capital. 2. …
19 Jun