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The latest facts from Fact City
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17 Nifty Facts About The Northern Lights
The natural world really is amazing – and one of the most popular sights in the northern hemisphere is Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights! These fantastic, colourful light cascades can only be spotted in the sky in specific locations – it’s a dream vacation for many people north and south! Even if you regularly …
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16 Fun Facts About Siberian Huskies
Siberian Huskies are some of the most gorgeous breeds of dog on the planet – who wouldn’t turn away a face like that? They are also very energetic, hard-working, and are extremely loyal! However, there is certainly more to your average husky than meets the eye. Therefore, whether you are a husky lover or just …
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Oct
18 Mesmerizing Facts About Meteorites
Have you ever watched a meteor shower streak across the sky at night? When a meteor enters the Earth’s atmosphere it can glow even brighter than the planet Venus! Looking for some information about these otherworldly rocks? Here’s 18 fun facts about meteorites… 1. They’re all different! Meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite have different classifications according …
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15 Solid Facts About Winter
Winter is likely to be many people’s favourite time of the year. While it can get bitterly cold depending on where you are in the world, it is also the time of year in the northern hemisphere for Christmas and New Year celebrations. What’s more, there’s nothing quite like taking a stroll through snowy trails …
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13 Tall Facts About Trees
]Trees are fascinating organisms, helping the combat of climate change and supporting biodiversity. Here are 13 fun facts about trees that you might not have known. 1. There are thousands of different trees worldwide. Incredibly, the planet has more than 60,000 known species of trees. 2. Plants are younger to the planet than you may think. …
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21 Heroic Facts About Superman
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane! It’s Superman! We all know and love the iconic comic book superhero, Superman – ‘The Man of Steel’. What’s not to love? He’s got amazing powers that he uses to help those in need, believing in truth and justice for all. For decades these …
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14 Interesting Facts About Côte d’Ivoire
Looking to boost your chances of winning the next pub quiz? Brush up on your worldly facts with these 14 fun facts about the Côte d’Ivoire! 1. Where is Côte d’Ivoire? Côte d’Ivoire is a beautiful country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east …
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26 Rare Facts About The USSR
For decades, the USSR was a behemoth force to be reckoned with in terms of global politics and warfare. Starting with the Bolshevik revolution, the rise of the Soviet Union took place across Russia and Europe’s Eastern bloc over what almost amounted to a century. During this time, some of the most shocking political events …
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Oct
24 Explosive Facts About Guy Fawkes
We’re all well aware of the plot element in the film V for Vendetta and the use of Guy Fawkes’ masks. After the film, the Guy Fawkes’ masks have become a universally known symbol of protest used among various groups. The masks both conceal the identity of the protestants and demonstrate their commitment to a …
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Oct
36 Dazzling Facts About December
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Sing along! December, that time of year when storefronts are festooned with holiday decorations and Christmas spirit! It’s a month of festivities, joy, and family reunions. December is also a month of one year’s closure and a time when we start preparing our New Year’s resolution list. …
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