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18 Magnificent Facts About Monaco
Tax-haven and playground to the rich and famous. Park your yacht up and take a look at these fun facts about Monaco to boost your worldly knowledge! 1. Where – and what – is Monaco? Monaco is an independent Principality on the French Mediterranean coastline. It is bordered only by France to the north and …
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Oct
25 Fun Facts About The Vegan Diet
The vegan diet has become very popular. More and more people are choosing to go vegan for various reasons. They usually range from ethics to environmental concerns, or just from a desire to improve one’s health. When done right, such a diet may result in many health benefits, including a trimmer waistline and improved blood …
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Oct
12 Curious Facts About The South China Sea
The South China Sea is a magnificent aquatic expanse! It’s well-known for its many different species of marine animal – however, it’s also well-known for being fairly disputed-over, which has sadly led to some controversy over the years. It’s all to do with shipping, fishing and oil – so what’s the score with the South …
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Oct
17 Quirky Facts About Qatar
Looking to boost your knowledge of this hot, sandy country? Take a look at these 17 fun facts about Qatar! 1. Where is Qatar? Qatar is a small country in the Middle East. It shares only one border with Saudi Arabia to the south. It also has a coastline along the Persian Gulf along to …
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Oct
18 Sunny Facts About The Caribbean
Often described as the West Indies, the Caribbean archipelago is one of the world’s best yachting locations, and is ideal for year round sunny holidays with its tropical beaches that are spread over approximately 1 million square miles. Brush up your worldly knowledge with these 14 fun facts about the Caribbean: 1. Columbus found the …
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Oct
15 Hot Facts About The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is huge, iconic and breathtaking. It’s located in North Africa and covers large portions of the continent, but how much do you really know about this sandy region? Let’s shine a light on these 15 fun facts about the Sahara Desert… 1. The Sahara isn’t the biggest desert. The Sahara is the world’s …
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Oct
33 Happy Facts About Ice Hockey
Have you ever played or watched a professional hockey game? If you have you’re probably familiar with its basic rules and dynamics. With its speed and its frequent physical contact, ice hockey has become one of the most popular international sports. The game is an Olympic sport, and worldwide there are more than a million …
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Oct
13 Fun Facts About Your IQ
We all think we know what an IQ means, but do we really understand it? Does the number tell us more about ourselves other than just how bright we are (or wish we were)? Here’s some fun facts about IQ to find out… 1. What does IQ stand for? IQ is an abbreviation. It stands …
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Oct
16 Devastating Facts About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are deadly, devastating, and fascinating at the same time. They are some of the deadliest natural phenomena on the planet, mostly tearing across the US and the Caribbean, causing untold damage in their wake. There are even people who like to chase and record hurricanes and tornadoes – rather them than us! We’ve run …
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Oct
29 Dazzling Facts About Diamonds
It’s said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. The gemstone that women of all ages love to own and flaunt. They’re seen as a symbol of love and romance. But do you ever wonder why these sparkling gems are so expensive? Here’s some fun facts about diamonds to help clue you in… 1. April …
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