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14 Wild and Woolly Facts About Sheep
Sheep are just about everywhere – and while they may seem pretty simple and docile, they are actually more complex than you might think! Here are some fantastic facts about these woolly wonders that might just surprise you. 1. Sheep, like goats, have weird, rectangular pupils. Sheep have a field of vision that lets them …
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Sep
11 Regal Facts About King Solomon
King Solomon is one of the most famous men of the ancient world, but just how much do you know about him today? Let’s take a whistle-stop tour of some of the most amazing facts about him so that you can impress just about anyone with your newfound knowledge. 1. King Solomon was a builder. …
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Sep
17 Fun Facts About New Hampshire
New Hampshire is filled with important history that is hard to keep track of. It’s easy to forget a thing or two when there are over 300 years of history behind a state. To refresh you, here are some interesting facts about New Hampshire… 1. There’s some pretty gusty spots up here! Mount Washington of …
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Sep
13 Remarkable Facts About The Red Sea
Ever traveled to the Red Sea before? This fascinating body of water is likely to be one of the most traveled on the planet, however, there is plenty about the sea that many people may not be aware of. Its shoreline shares between multiple countries across the Middle East, and as such, it’s an important …
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Sep
18 Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Pablo Escobar
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria – “El Patron” also known as the “King of cocaine” was hated and adored at the same time. According to Forbes magazine, he was one of the 10 richest men in the world. Who knows how that list would look like if he could add all the hidden money? He was …
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Sep
15 Splendid Facts About Slovenia
If you’re looking to move to this pretty country or you’re simply going on holiday here, take a look at these fun facts about Slovenia before you go! 1. It’s a hilly region! Slovenia is a mountainous country in Central Europe. 2. Slovenia used to be part of Yugoslavia. Once a part of the former …
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Sep
33 Shocking Facts About Slavery
Slavery was, and still is, a very real threat to human freedom. The very definition of the act of slavery is to hold someone against their will, and to coerce them into doing things they have the right to refuse. History lessons have taught us that slave trading occurred hundreds of years ago, however, modern …
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Sep
17 Perfect Facts About Pizza
Pizza is a delicious dish made of bread, tomato, cheese and more. While it originated in Italy, there are many, many different localisations on the classic! Here’s a thick-crust stack of fun pizza facts to whet your appetite. 1. Pizza is amazingly popular. It’s thought that we buy and consume more than five billion pizzas, …
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Sep
16 Interesting Facts About Indonesia
Indonesia is an amazing hotbed of curious wildlife and cultural experiences – and it’s often pretty hot in itself! Sometimes referred to as the ‘Lost World’, Indonesia remains a hugely popular location for animal spotters and deep sea divers alike. Here’s some seriously fun facts about Indonesia! 1. It’s a polyglot nation. Indonesia’s language coverage …
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Sep
24 Snappy Facts About Great White Sharks
You’ve probably got the theme from ‘Jaws’ going through your head right now… the Great White Shark is a fearsome-looking beast, but it often gets an unfair reputation! To clue you up on these wild and wonderful marine creatures, here’s a bumper stack of interesting facts about Great White Sharks to see if we can …
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