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The latest facts from Fact City
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12 Fun Facts About São Tomé And Príncipe
Want to learn a little more about the countries of the world and increase your chances of being crowned the next pub quiz champion? Why not start with these 12 fun facts about São Tomé and Príncipe. 1. The region is one of Africa’s tiniest. São Tomé and Príncipe are two volcanic islands off the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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