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The latest facts from Fact City
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What Happened in 2002?
2002 was a fairly dramatic year on all accounts. Following terrorism that shook the world in 2001, this year was all about fighting back – but at the same time, it was also an important year for cultural growth both East and West. There are positives and negatives to look back on about 2002, and …
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Jan
10 Revolutionary Facts about Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Lenin was known for being one of the most influential people of the 20th century, and with good reason. As one of the founders of the Soviet Union, to this day, Lenin’s legacy is one of great controversy and debate – and, if you know anything at all about Russian history, it’s that its …
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Jan
What Happened in 2003?
What can we say about 2003? Plenty, actually – and if you were around at the time, it’s likely to have been a pretty memorable year. If not, we’re here to jog your memories a little! It was a highly divisive year in many ways, with the Iraq War taking full shape and the world …
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Jan
11 Frothy Facts About Starbucks
Starbucks is one of the most famous and popular food and drink brands in the world. Who doesn’t love going for a drive-thru coffee after work or stepping inside to get all of the wonderful smells from the baked goods counter? Before we all start drooling, here are some fun facts about Starbucks that might …
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Jan
What Happened in 2004?
2004 was a pivotal year in the new millennium. It marked fascinating advances in technology, political movements that marked generations, and cultural novelties that stood the test of time. It truly was a year that will long mark the history books – but, instead of having to pick up a whole book about it, here …
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Jan
9 Astounding Facts about Antwerp
When many people think of Belgium, it’s likely they think of Antwerp, one of the most picturesque cities in the country. It’s massively popular with fashion and art tourists, meaning there’s often lots to see here on the gallery scene – if you’re a fashionista or an art collector, Antwerp probably has a few different …
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Jan
What Happened in 2005?
2005 was the year of cargo pants, trucker hats, and Uggs galore! Mariah Carey and Destiny’s Child were everywhere on the radio, and of course, Grey’s Anatomy had just hit our TV screens for the first time. That, however, was just in the US – as this proved to be a highly dramatic year all …
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Jan
8 Informative Facts About The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was one of the most important periods of human history – even going back thousands of years! This brief period between around 1733 and 1913 saw the world move away from traditional handicraft toward manufacturing via machinery. Specifically, the term Industrial Revolution refers to a period during which the UK’s economy evolved …
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Jan
What Happened in 2006?
If you can remember 2006, there’s a good chance you can remember the technological revolution that was just unfolding. It was before the rise of smartphones, and Facebook was just starting to change the social media landscape. Of course, 2006 was also a very important year all over the world for many more reasons – …
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Jan
9 Bold Facts about the Bronze Age
If you spent any time paying attention in history class, there’s every chance you’ve heard of the Bronze Age before. It was a pivotal period of development in human history that historians view as extremely important for our use of materials, tools, and bartering. It’s sometimes known as the Chalcolithic Age between people truly in …
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