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The latest facts from Fact City
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14 Sensational Facts About Seahorses
Seahorses have fascinated people for a very long time – they’re thoughts to have been drifting around the deep for almost 25 million years! Though fish, their heads resemble horses, and whilst they have no legs, they have strong fins which move fast to enable them to move and steer. You’ve probably seen a seahorse …
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16 Super-Sweet Facts About Sugar
Sugar, sugar – it’s sweet stuff, and there’s likely to be more of it in what you eat and drink than you imagine. However, too much of it is a very bad thing! Here are some sweet, yet essential fun facts about sugar well worth knowing – it’s always something we can stand to cut …
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17 Pukka Facts About Papua New Guinea
Looking to boost your knowledge of the world and your chances of being crowned the next pub champion? Why not start off with these 17 fun facts about Papua New Guinea! 1. Where is Papua New Guinea? Papua New Guinea is a biologically diverse country in the southwestern Pacific. It is only bordered by Indonesia …
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11 Must Know Facts About Milk
Milk is a complex drink which goes through plenty of processes before it reaches our fridges. However, it’s also a hugely nutritional drink, and a great source of much that you’ll need to stay healthy. But how much do you actually know about the white stuff? Are you clued up on the health benefits of …
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38 Fun Facts About The French Riviera
The French Riviera, also known as the Cote d’Azur, is the famous coastline stretching along the Mediterranean Sea in the south-eastern corner of France. The nickname the Cote d’Azur or Azure Coast was created by the renowned poet Stéphen Liégeard. Today it’s regarded as an ultimate holiday destination, offering glimmering turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, bustling …
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10 Marvellous Facts about Mistletoe
Holly, ivy, Christmas trees… Mistletoe! As the winter holidays approach, we’ll be seeing more and more of these iconic plants. Mistletoe is known for its romantic traditions when welcomed into our homes, but did you know that it is a parasitic plant and thus not exactly welcomed by its original hosts? Even though we readily …
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12 Revealing Facts About The River Nile
Located in North Africa, the River Nile is one of the most famous rivers in the world. Egyptians have relied on this river since ancient times for irrigation and transport. Ready to learn more? Here’s 12 fun facts about the River Nile. 1. Is it really the longest river on the planet? Although traditionally considered …
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25 Badass Facts About British Bulldogs
What do England, Yale University, University of Georgia and the U.S. Marines have in common? Well of course, the English bulldog: their symbol and mascot! Why the bulldog? Obviously for his strong character and determination! Initially bred to fight, the British bulldog is among the oldest breeds native to the UK. It’s considered a national …
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14 Astonishing Facts About Algeria
The bustling country of Algeria is one of the most fascinating on the African continent – in fact, it outsizes the competition! It’s also one of the oldest on the continent, too – making for some truly fascinating history, architecture and culture. How much do you know? Here are some fun facts about Algeria that …
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12 Interesting Facts About The Planet Mercury
How much do you know about Mercury? The first in our solar system and surprisingly toasty, this planet has fascinated mankind for centuries! While it’s the smallest planet in our little line-up, it’s also the closest to the Sun – and while bits of Earth can get pretty warm sometimes, it’s nothing compared to the …
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