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13 Hyper Facts About Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are curious little critters that are probably best known for carrying their homes on their backs! You’ll find them in tropical reaches as well as in colder climes – and they don’t tend to be sought as food by fishermen. In fact, there’s probably plenty about these creatures that might just surprise you! …
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16 Astonishing Facts About Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a fascinating and beautiful country! Sadly, in recent years, it has been marred by violence – but with both a history rich in tradition and an ambitious, modern approach to the future, here are some fun facts about Afghanistan worth remembering. 1. It’s nowhere near the sea. Afghanistan is a landlocked country, situated …
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12 Key Facts About Kiev
Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world and increase your chances of being crowned pub quiz champion? Take a look at these fun facts about Kiev! 1. Where exactly is Kiev? Kiev (also known as Kyiv) is the capital city of Ukraine. 2. Here’s how to get your tongue …
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19 Charming Facts About Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands, located in the western Caribbean Sea, is a British Overseas Territory comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. With a population of just over 65,000 people, the Cayman Islands is one of the smallest countries in the world. However, despite its size, the Cayman Islands is a major …
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22 Interesting Facts About Islam
Islam started in Mecca, modern-day Saudi Arabia, during Prophet Muhammad’s life. Today, faith is spreading swiftly throughout the world. Islam is the second-largest monotheistic religion in the world after Christianity, with around 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. The word Islam means “submission or surrender to God” and its origin comes from the Arabic word “salam” or …
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30 Marvellous Facts About Madrid
Are you looking to boost your knowledge of Spain and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Check out these 30 fun facts about Madrid! 1. Madrid is an ancient city. Madrid was founded around 860 A.C. 2. You’ll have to look to the village to learn more… The origins of the Madrid …
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12 Jubilant Facts About January
January is a very important month in our western calendar – it’s the start of a New Year, and for many of us, that means writing up all kinds of resolutions and starting new habits after the festive season. However, the month also has some incredible history to it – here are some fun facts …
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13 Glorious Facts About Glaciers
Glaciers are truly curious natural phenomena – they come around as a result of water turning to ice in the natural world, and can even move when they are completely frozen solid! They are truly breath-taking to witness. Here’s a few fun facts about glaciers to help clue you in on what they might be …
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13 Slooooow Facts About Sloths
Is there anything quite as enviable as the sloth? These lazy, slow-moving creatures seem to have it made – and to boot, they’re quite the odd critters, too! However, you should never consider a sloth to be slow-witted – they have quite the bit of brain power lurking beneath the surface! Here’s some fun facts …
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13 Brilliant Facts About Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the bright, bold and vibrant capital city of Argentina – it’s a bustling metropolitan paradise! It attracts huge numbers of business and tourist travellers every year as well as students from overseas thanks to its famous university. Here are some more fun facts about Buenos Aires well worth remembering. 1. Head to …
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