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Sep
The latest facts from Fact City
11
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 …
10
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 …
9
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 …
8
Sep
28 Sizzling Facts About South Africa
Looking to boost your knowledge of the big wide world and increase your chances of being crowned the next pub quiz champion? Why not start with these fun facts about South Africa! 1. How many people live in South Africa? In 2022, South Africa’s population was just shy of 59.89 million people. 2. What’s the …
8
Sep
15 Genius Facts About Goats
Goats are quirky creatures – often grouped in with sheep, llamas and other white and wooly grass-munchers, there is perhaps more to the humble goat than you might imagine! They have been a part of our domestic and farming lives for longer than we can remember. However, how much do you really know about the …
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Sep