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9 Fun Facts About Blizzards
You’re unlikely to pay much attention to blizzards unless you’re getting struck by one! Here’s some fun facts about blizzards, and how extraordinary and deadly they can be at the same time… 1. What classifies as a blizzard? It is only considered blizzard conditions if the winds are in excess of 35 miles per hour, …
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Jul
20 Brilliant Facts About The Bible
The Bible is known as the perfect word of God and it has the power to transform the lives of a human being. To help get you inspired, here are 20 interesting facts about the Bible. 1. The Bible is a very long book! There is a total of 1,189 chapters in the Bible – …
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Jul
25 Superb Facts About Saturday
Who doesn’t love a Saturday? Traditionally falling between Friday and Sunday in the modern calendar, it’s a day off work for lots of people living in the West. Therefore, it’s a day when we come together and make plans. However, many people still work on a Saturday – though it remains a day which feels …
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Jul
21 Kooky Facts About The Kremlin
The Kremlin is one of Russia’s most iconic locations, a place that elicits so much curiosity from people that have only glimpsed it from afar. Here are some interesting facts about this UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1. It’s been around for almost a millennium. The Kremlin was founded by Yuri Dolgorukiy, the Prince of Suzdal …
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Jul
14 Bamboo-Barmy Facts About Pandas
Pandas are really iconic creatures! Associated with China, bamboo and the World Wildlife Fund, these slow-moving, black-and-white beasts are also perhaps some of the most misunderstood. Think you know a lot about these great bears? Here are a few fun facts about pandas that might just surprise you. 1. Pandas are giant by name. The …
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Jul
21 Tantalizing Facts About Tea
Not only is tea enjoyed in most parts of the world but it has a rich and layered history. Want to know more? Here are some interesting facts about tea that you might not know: 1. Tea’s been drank for thousands of years. The Chinese have spent more than two millennia drinking tea. Among the …
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Jul
34 Eye-Opening Facts About England
There’s likely to be plenty about England you don’t already know! Even if you were born here, the country is steeped deep in history – from humble beginnings to the rise of the British empire – as well as plenty of infighting with Scotland in between – the English heritage is one which has marvelled …
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Jul
32 Insane Facts About Insurance
Ok – so, bring up the word ‘insurance’ to anyone but a broker or agent, and you might get a yawn or two. Sure, it’s not the most exciting subject on the planet, but it’s necessary in many walks of life! Insurance policies help to protect us when we find that we need to add …
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Jul
34 Flamboyant Facts About Flamingos
Flamingos are one of the most exotic-looking birds! Forget the plastic ones on your neighbour’s lawn, real flamingos are the most amazing birds! These beauties are strong but rare swimmers and powerful fliers, even though they’re most often seen wading. Flamingos have fascinated people since ancient times. Illustrated in caves dating back to 5000 B.C. and …
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Jul
36 Glorious Facts About Gandhi
Admired for his nonviolent viewpoint of passive confrontation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was known to his many followers as Mahatma, the Sanskrit word for “the great-souled one.” He began his activism in South Africa in the early 1900s, and in the years after World War I, became the prominent figure in India’s struggle for independence. Well-known for his …
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