13 Spectacular Facts About Siberia

When you think of Siberia, you likely imagine the very coldest reaches of Russia – and there are plenty of reasons for this! However, there is more to Siberia than sub zero temperatures. Did you know just how large Siberia is, for example? Do you know how chilly it can actually get in the area …

19 Ace Facts About Austria

Looking to boost your knowledge of Europe and increase your chances of being crowned the next quiz champion? Why not start with these fun facts about Austria! 1. Austria has plenty of neighbours. Austria is a beautiful landlocked country in Central Europe. It shares a border with Germany to the north west, Czech Republic to …

13 Spectacular Facts About The Stars

Whenever you look up at night sky, you’re likely to see thousands of glittering stars hanging in the dark. Stars are many light years away, meaning that we may never hope to reach them. We’ve mapped them to help understand our universe and to navigate Earth. Are you fascinated by the night sky and its …

42 Stupid Facts You Don’t Need To Know

We live in a pretty bizarre world – some might call it stupid at the best of times, in fact! However, stupid isn’t always a bad thing. There are some truly bonkers bits of trivia out there which are worth remembering… Which Disney character has the highest kill count? What’s the greatest number of cheeses …

32 Yummy Facts About Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a dessert with a really intriguing history! Not only is it a tempting sweet treat with plenty of flavours and which arrives in plenty of shapes and styles, there’s perhaps a little more to it than you might think. Cheesecake is likely to be a guilty pleasure for many people thanks to the …

28 Mind-blowing Facts About Monday

Put on your smart suit, it’s time to go to work! It’s Monday! I don’t know whether you’re a Monday person or not but let’s start with a bit of reversed psychology: not everyone hates Mondays! For every optimist out there Monday is a day for a brand new start. It’s a chance to start …

16 Magical Facts About Meerkats

Meerkats. Animals made famous in the United Kingdom with very stereotypical Russian accents, encouraging viewers to visit a certain price comparison site. Today our prime focus is on real-life meerkats: Think Africa, not Russia, less lavish mansions, more sandy deserts and incoherent barks. These fun facts about Meerkats will shine a light on these mysterious …

14 Super Facts About The Solar System

Is our Solar System the centre of the universe, a few grains of sand on an entire beach, or simply the very limit of what we know about space? Take a look at these 13 fun facts about the Solar System to answer those questions… 1. There’s a fiery moon out there. Jupiter has a …

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15 Slightly Wonky Facts About The Leaning Tower of Pisa

One of Italy’s most famous landmarks, and the launchpad for a million quirky and funny photos, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a marvel which has fascinated people for centuries. In fact, it’s likely been around for longer than many people can imagine! But what else is there to learn about the Leaning Tower beyond …

33 Cracking Facts About China

Impress your mates on your weekly trivia night and load up on interesting conversation starters with these fun facts about China! Discover some fascinating facts about this famous East Asian country below. 1. More people live here than anywhere else. China has the largest population in the world; it’s home to a massive 1.412 billion …

27 Interesting Facts About The Indian Ocean

Littered with island paradises, the Indian Ocean is often at the top of many people’s holiday bucket lists. Think you know everything you can learn about this sunny corner of the world? Read on to discover some fun facts about the Indian Ocean. 1. It’s encompassed by oceans, and is actually relatively small. Surrounded by …

14 Remarkable Facts About Rubber Trees

Rubber trees are native to the rain forests of the Amazon region of South America. They’re also found in low altitudes in wetlands such as Sri Lanka, China, Liberia and India, with a significant part of the world’s rubber coming from these trees. Here are some more interesting facts about rubber trees! 1. What’s the …

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