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facts about thursday
3 Sep

17 Telling Facts About Thursday

Are you into rhymes? “Monday’s child is fair of face. Tuesday’s child is full of grace. Wednesday’s child is full of woe. Thursday’s child has far to go…” If you’re a Thursday’s child according to this old rhyme you’re predestined for greatness! How about David Bowie’s Thursday’s child lyrics? “Throw me tomorrow, oh oh seeing …
facts about ancient egypt
2 Sep

11 Enticing Facts About Ancient Egypt

We’ve all seen the Pyramids, heard about the Sphinx and read about the mummies, but what do you find when you scratch beneath the surface? You’re about to find out with these 11 fun facts about Ancient Egypt you won’t have learned at school… 1. Ancient Egyptians cared deeply about looking good! Makeup was popular …
A woodland fall scene
27 Aug

10 Fantastic Facts About Autumn

Fall, on the whole, can be a very peaceful time of year. It’s when the weather starts to calm down and get milder from the heat of the summer months. However, when you live in the upper hemisphere, it is also likely to be a time when the rain starts coming in thick and fast! …
facts about October
14 Aug

18 Outstanding Facts About October

October, the tenth month of year, tends to be when things start getting darker, and colder (at least in the North) and we start heading towards the winter months. However, it is also a month full of celebration, and it tends to be a favourite month for many people. But what are some fun facts …
facts about mondays
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 …
facts about Day of the Dead
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 …
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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 …
facts about vincent van gogh
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 …
facts about men
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 …
facts about saturday
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 …
facts about gandhi
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 …
interesting facts about August
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 …
Facts about JFK assassination
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 …
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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 …
fun facts about summer
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 …