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The latest facts from Fact City
6
Oct
13 Perfect Facts About Plumbing
Where would we be without plumbing? Still out in the woods, we’d expect! Yes – while there are still plenty of us out there who have no issue using the great outdoors to relieve ourselves and to wash up – indoor plumbing has vastly improved the human experience. For one thing, it’s helped to keep …
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Oct
12 Interesting Facts About Corfu
Corfu has long been a wonderful holiday destination for people traveling from all over the world. It’s an island location in the Mediterranean and carries influences from the French as well as the Greek – naturally! It’s a spectacular, sunny getaway for many people, though it also has a rich and fascinating history well worth …
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Oct
11 Tantalising Facts About Tegucigalpa
Looking to learn a little more about the capital cities of the world? Check out at these 11 fun facts about Tegucigalpa! 1. Where is Tegucigalpa? Tegucigalpa is the capital city of Honduras. 2. How on Earth do you say it? Wondering how to say the name of this fascinating city? It’s pronounced Te-goo-see-gahl-pah. 3. …
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Oct
16 Magical Facts About Mauritius
Want to find out a little more about the countries of the world? Take a look at these 16 fun facts about Mauritius… 1. Where is Mauritius? Mauritius is a tropical island nation located in the Indian Ocean, roughly 2,000 kilometres off the southeast coast of the African continent, just off the east coast of …
5
Oct
10 Positive Facts About The Pentagon
The US is home to some of the most impressive and most fascinating defense systems and services. The Pentagon, of course, is famous for being the main HQ of the US’ Department of Defense. Therefore, much of the country’s important protective decision-making takes place here, meaning that, without it, the US would be a lot …
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Oct
11 Thought-Provoking Facts About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the USA. It’s celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November, and originated as a harvest festival. To get you in the mood for the celebrations, here’s 11 fun facts about Thanksgiving… 1. Turkey and Thanksgiving is a modern coupling. There is no actual record of turkey being …
4
Oct
12 Wondrous Facts About Wiltshire
Wiltshire is well-known for its countryside scenes, walks and incredible history. However, it’s not all listed buildings and stunning vistas. Even if you live in the region, there might still be a few facts and figures about the county which might just surprise you. Let’s take a look at a few fun facts about Wiltshire …
4
Oct
17 Healthy Facts About Your Heart
The heart is one of the most essential organs in your body, providing organs with the vital nutrients they require. As your heart pumps away faithfully, you may not have a second thought about it. Here are 18 fun facts about the heart that you need to know! 1. Your heart beats in time with …
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Oct
15 Huge Facts About The White House
The White House, as you may well know, is the official residence of the sitting US President. It’s also where the vast majority of important US political business takes place. The President will often live with their family here – it’s often referred to as the ‘Executive Mansion’, and it’s one of the most iconic …
3
Oct
14 Interesting Facts About Iraq
Do you have friends or family living in Iraq that you’d like to surprise with your local knowledge? Then check out these 14 interesting facts about Iraq! 1. Where is Iraq? Iraq is a large, desert country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the …
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Oct