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12 Pretty Good Facts About Parrots
Polly want a cracker? Parrots are amazingly intelligent animals that are perhaps most famous for their colourful plumages and their ability to mimic all kinds of sounds. However, that’s not everything in their repertoire! Here are some fun facts about parrots worth squawking about! 1. What’s a psittacine? Psittacines is another name for parrots! There …
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20 Charming Facts About Cuba
Looking to find out more about this sunny and vibrant country? Take a look at these twenty fun facts about Cuba! 1. Where is Cuba? Cuba is a pretty island nation in the Caribbean Sea. 2. In fact, Cuba’s not technically an island. Cuba is actually an archipelago as it boasts around 4,000 islands and …
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12 Dynamic Facts About The Domesday Book
Doomsday, Domesday, what’s in a name? While the Domesday Book may sound like something you’d dread, it’s actually one of the most important records of British history we’ve studied over the years. Here are some fun facts about the Domesday Book to keep you reading. 1. King William ordered the book. William the Conqueror, who …
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13 Stinging Facts About Scorpions
Did you know we first started talking about scorpions in the Bible? These truly ancient creatures have been around for longer than many people might think. What’s more, they are fascinating from their biology to their behavior. Here are some fun facts about scorpions to inspire you! 1. Where do scorpions normally hang out? Scorpions …
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17 Fun Facts About Faroe Islands
Looking to boost your knowledge of the world and your chances of winning the next pub quiz? Why not start with these 17 fun facts about the Faroe Islands! 1. Where are the Faroe Islands, anyway? The Faroes make up an archipelago which you’ll find at the edge of the North Atlantic. 2. There are …
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11 Definitive Facts About Death
Death, unfortunately, is one of very few inevitabilities about life. We all have to face life ending at some point. It can be scary to think about when you consider it too deeply, however, it’s something we must all come to terms with. Death can hit many people hard – as it is never easy …
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16 Interesting Facts About Israel
Israel’s place in the world is both in the Middle East and at the corner of the Mediterranean – and it’s full of amazing, ancient history. Here are some fun facts about Israel you may not be aware of. 1. Israel has lots of different neighbours. Israel shares borders with a variety of different countries …
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9 Facts You Need to Know About Your Digestive System
We might not think too much about our digestive systems until they start giving us trouble! However, there are some truly fantastic natural systems and organs inside us all – when you start digging deep into the facts, we really are incredible natural creations! Here are some fun facts about the digestive system well worth …
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15 Kooky Facts About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a marvellous country found way out east – and while it may have been brought to Westerners’ attentions through the comedy movie Borat, there’s a lot more to Kazakhstan than you think. Here are some fun facts about Kazakhstan to clue up on! 1. Let’s not beat around the bush – Kazakhstan is …
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10 Charming Facts About Chinese New Year
Did you know that you can celebrate New Year twice in the space of 12 months? Chinese New Year takes place around the start of February, and has been celebrated for centuries – and not just in China! It’s a time for harnessing good luck and encouraging positive energy. Here are some fun facts about …
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