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The latest facts from Fact City
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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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Aug
Marvellous Facts about Mars
Man hasn’t yet set foot on Mars. But we have sent dozens of probes to the planet over recent decades. We continue to study the Red Planet and explore the possibility of whether it can support life or not. In the process, we’ve made many fascinating discoveries that have multiplied our interest with Mars. Recently, …
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Aug
12 Dramatic Facts About The Day of The Dead
El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English, is a unique Mexican holiday that has been gaining popularity outside of its native country for quite some time now. Here are some fun facts about the Day of the Dead! 1. Let’s dispel a myth… Day of the Dead is not Mexico’s …
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Aug
28 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Sharks
Often misunderstood as terrifying monsters, sharks are being hunted close to extinction yet they’re vital to the health of our oceans. Here’s some interesting facts about sharks to help you appreciate them better… 1. Sharks are amazingly hardy. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions including the one that killed the dinosaurs. 2. There are likely …
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Aug
42 Fun Facts About Nike
Nike is inarguably one of the biggest sportswear brands on the planet. You may well have worn one or two of their clothing staples over the years! Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, Nike has continued to emerge as a brand that millions of people recognise virtually anywhere on earth. But how much …
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Aug
16 Great Facts About Gemini
If you were born between the dates of May 20th and June 20th, you are a Gemini according to the western zodiac. Gemini is a sign represented by twins, and as with the other 11 signs in the zodiac, there are thought to be plenty of different traits that people born during the Gemini period …
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Aug
11 Amazing Facts About Apollo 11
Apollo 11 is probably the most iconic space mission ever. It’s been featured in more movies than you could watch in a lifetime, and the truth is even weirder than you might think. Here’s eleven interesting facts about Apollo 11. 1. Kennedy didn’t have his heart set on the heavens. JFK told the head of …
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Aug
13 Fun Facts About The 747 Jumbo Jet
The Boeing 747 has long since been the leading standard for incredible long distance commercial air travel. Also known as the Jumbo Jet, the 747 helped to revolutionise the way that people travel not only within their own countries, but globally. Whether or not you have travelled via 747 jumbo jet before, or even if …
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Aug
19 Perfect Facts About Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is an iconic and popular sports car famed for its looks as well as for it performance. Many people will state this sports car as one of their all-time favourites. There’s a lot that makes the Porsche 911 such a special car. Let’s take a closer look with these 22 fun facts …
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Aug
15 Stunning Facts About September
September is a month in the year which many look forward to, though it does also mean the end of summer! It’s also traditionally when school-children head back for the new year of classes, which means it’s a month that is often maligned by many! However, the ninth month of the year has plenty of …
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Aug