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The latest facts from Fact City
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May
18 Fascinating Facts About Finland
Looking to boost your knowledge of Europe and increase your chance of winning the next pub quiz? Why not start off with these 18 fun facts about Finland! 1. Fascinating – but freezing! Finland is a stunningly beautiful country in Northern Europe. A quarter of Finland is actually within the Arctic Circle! Amazing! 2. Finland …
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May
11 Gripping Facts About The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is on must-see lists for many people across the world due to its incredible corals and diverse sea-life. Before you head there, check out these fun facts about the Great Barrier Reef. 1. The Great Barrier Reef is a landmark down under. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast …
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May
15 Fun Facts About The Ring of Fire
No, not the Johnny Cash song – but the immense natural expanse of volcanic activity out in the Pacific Ocean! It’s fascinating – and devastating – to see just how much natural geological activity occurs out here. If there are earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in the Americas or in far east Asia, the blame is …
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May
15 Fun Facts About The English Civil War
England has seen many, many conflicts over the years, but the English Civil War stands out as a remarkable revolution. As of 1642, Parliamentary forces revolted against the monarchy, led by King Charles I – who, while he had a loyal following, was growing increasingly unpopular. The Parliamentarians were spearheaded by Oliver Cromwell, who would …
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May
18 Fun Facts You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Protein
What is protein anyway? Well, it’s a macronutrient that our body uses for fuel. It’s essential for building and repairing muscle, healthy cell structure, storing and transporting key nutrients, and forming vital organs, arteries, and glands throughout the body. It’s also necessary for the healing and repair of the skin, bones, and hair. That all …
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May
15 Terrific Facts About Titanium
Titanium may not be something you think you come across every day, but it’s an element that’s actually pretty prevalent in all kinds of things. You could be using titanium to make phone calls with, you could even be using it to help brush your teeth – it really is a resource that offers a …
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May
15 Brilliant Facts About Baseball
Baseball is a game that plenty of countries adopt as their national sport! The US, of course, is perhaps most famous for adopting the game. But just how old is baseball, anyway? What are some of the game’s most interesting records? Let’s take a look through some of these fun facts about baseball, and get …
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May
15 Unearthed Facts About Soil
You might not think about soil too much unless you are a keen gardener! However, it’s likely to be more important than you think. After all, it’s home to many nutrients, millions of life forms, and is ultimately the base of the food chain. Soil really deserves more respect than it actually gets! In this …
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May
16 Cheesy Facts About Cheddar Gorge
If you’ve ever visited Somerset before, then there’s a good chance you may have taken a trip down to Cheddar Gorge. The Gorge is very famous for many reasons – not only for its spectacular landscape, but also for its connections with cheese! Cheddar cheese – of course – gets its name from the area. …
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May
15 Fun Facts About Helsinki
If you’ve ever been to Scandinavia before, then you may have fancied taking a trip over to Finland, which is by far one of the coldest countries in the whole of Europe. That’s because it’s one of the farthest north! Finland’s capital city is Helsinki, and it’s in this fact file that we are going …
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