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The latest facts from Fact City
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15 Magical Facts About Madagascar
Looking to boost your knowledge of the countries of Africa and increase your chance of being crowned the next pub quiz champion? Make a start by learning these fun facts about Madagascar: 1. Madagascar is off the beaten track. Madagascar is a large island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. Its nearest countries are …
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16 Fun Facts About Egypt
Tombs, shrines and pyramids – there’s litreally thousands of years of incredible history on offer in Egypt. Here’s some enlightening and fun facts about Egypt for you to discover… 1. Where even is Egypt? Bordered partly by the Mediterranean and Red Sea, Egypt borders Africa and the Middle East, sitting between the Gaza Strip, Israel, …
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13 Spectacular Facts About Skiing
Ever been skiing before? It’s likely to be some of the best fun you can have with snow – short of building snowmen, we’d wager! However, skiing remains a massively exhilarating and exciting pursuit. It can take some time for you to learn how to master the sticks and skis, however, once you hit the …
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15 Excellent Facts About Europe
Spanning 400 million square miles, Europe is a temperate continent in the northern hemisphere and home to 741 million people, incredible history and diverse destinations that are on many people’s bucket lists. Here are some fun facts about Europe to bring you up to speed… 1. Where does Europe get its name from? Europe was …
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14 Captivating Facts About The Channel Tunnel
Since the Channel Tunnel first opened, it’s been easier and easier for holidaymakers heading to Europe from the UK, and vice versa. However, it’s a relatively recent invention! To that end, there are likely plenty of things many people probably don’t know about the link between England and France. Here are some of the most …
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15 Terrific Facts About Time
Time is said to be a human-made construct. That’s certainly true, as animals don’t have any real way of being able to tell whether its three in the morning or five in the afternoon! While everyone else in the animal kingdom knows to sleep when it’s dark and to rise when it’s light, human beings …
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14 Noteworthy Facts About New York
New York, New York – it’s not just a famous song, it’s the actual location of one of the most famous cities in one of the most famous US states. This state, up in the North East, is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, locations and venues in the whole of the US. …
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14 Seriously Energetic Facts About Cycling
Get on your bikes and ride – as Freddie Mercury once sang! What is it about cycling that makes it so popular with exercise enthusiasts? The fact is the humble bicycle and the sport of cycling has come a long way over the decades. While we may no longer be riding penny farthings, cycling remains …
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20 Truthful Facts About Tobacco
Tobacco is the generic name of several plants belonging to the genus Nicotiana and the Solanaceae family. It is the collective term esp. for Nicotiana tabacum and to a limited extent, Aztec Tobacco (N. Rustica). The plant is grown for its leaves, which are dried and fermented before being put in tobacco products. It contains …
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10 Fantastic Facts About Autumn
Fall, on the whole, can be a very peaceful time of year. It’s when the weather starts to calm down and get milder from the heat of the summer months. However, when you live in the upper hemisphere, it is also likely to be a time when the rain starts coming in thick and fast! …
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