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what happened in 2016
5 Jan

What Happened in 2016?

2016 was a difficult year on many accounts. We lost a lot of national and international treasures, faced wars and scandalous revelations, and natural disasters tore across the land – it was a challenging 12 months! However, if there’s one thing you can say about 2016, it’s that it was a year for change. Things …
facts about Cancer Zodiac
4 Jan

15 Curious Facts About The Cancer Zodiac Sign

Cancers are summer people born between June 21st and July 22nd. And, much like the summer, they are bright, and warm, and you miss them when they’re not around! The crab in the Zodiac represents them, but that doesn’t mean they’re always crabby to be around! Let’s look at some fun facts about the Cancer …
ray-ban aviators
4 Jan

8 Stunning Facts about Ray-Ban

If you’re a big fan of sunglasses and shades, there’s a pretty good chance you know all about Ray-Ban – and you may even own a few of their designer frames yourself! Ray-Ban is an international name that’s synonymous with some of the best quality and most stylish sunglasses on the planet – but how …
what happened in 2017
4 Jan

What Happened In 2017?

2017 was a bit of a shock to the system for many people. In the US, it was Donald Trump’s first year in charge of the Presidency – and elsewhere in the world, tensions ran high as a result of continued terrorist threats and attacks, with ISIS claiming many of the horrifying attacks taking place …
leon trotsky
3 Jan

9 Lethal Facts About Leon Trotsky

If you know anything about the history of communism and the Russian Revolution, then you’ve probably heard of Leon Trotsky. Best known for being Vladimir Lenin’s right-hand man during the rise of the Bolsheviks and the overthrow of Tsarism in Russia, Trotsky would eventually come up against the might of Josef Stalin – but there’s …
Kim and Donald Trump
3 Jan

What Happened in 2018?

2018 was a year as dramatic as any other – politically speaking, both the UK and the US saw major shifts on either side of the Atlantic. However, 2018 was also a year where we all learned a little more about the importance of data safety, and big changes swept Ukraine, Cuba, and South Africa. …
napa valley
2 Jan

8 Nifty Facts about Napa Valley

If you’re living in the US and enjoy the odd glass of wine here and there, it’s likely you’ve heard of Napa Valley before! This Californian territory measures over 2,000 square kilometres and plays host to some of the most important vineyards in the US. But, is there more to Napa Valley than alcoholic grape …
Notre Dame Fire 2019
2 Jan

What Happened In 2019?

2019 was one heck of a year! From big political changes to famous criminals caught, multiple big celebrity births, and tragic losses. But, it was also a year for important improvements and developments that changed the world forever. We were one year away from the chaos of COVID-19 – making this the final year before …
davy crockett
1 Jan

9 Delightful Facts about Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett is nothing short of an American icon. However, unlike many legends, Crockett was very real indeed! You may have watched his stories on TV before – or, you might simply recognise the name from tales of yore. However, there’s plenty to the frontiersman that might just surprise you. And, that’s what we’re here …
fun face masks
1 Jan

What Happened in 2020?

What didn’t happen in 2020? 2020 is a year that, for most of us, probably lives on in infamy. Due to a global pandemic, we were all shut away for months, plans were cancelled, big events were rescheduled, and many of us were separated and feared for our loved ones. But, just as every year …
facts about champagne
31 Dec

On This Day – December 31st

We’ve made it. It’s the last day of the year, and a time for reminiscing, planning, celebration, and lots of champagne! But, it is important to know that December 31st is about more than just an end to a year. Here are some of the most interesting things to have ever taken place on December …
facts about Capricorn
31 Dec

10 Certified Facts about Capricorn

Were you born towards the end of December and before the end of January? Then you’re likely to be a Capricorn, represented by the goat in the Western Zodiac. Capricorns are known for being very well-balanced, easy to be around, kind, and intelligent. But, as everyone does, Capricorns do have their downfalls, too. Here are …