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The latest facts from Fact City
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15 Fun Facts About Friday
Who doesn’t love a Friday? Often the end of the working week for many people, it’s that time when people can start to look forward to taking a few hours out to relax and spend time with loved ones. But what are some fun facts about Friday you might not know about? Friday is a …
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Apr
15 Fun Facts About Windmills
The increase in consumption and price of non–renewable energy has encouraged people to look into alternative, clean fuels that can meet our energy needs. Wind energy is one of these alternative sources. Below are 15 fun facts about windmills. 1. The windmill is an ancient creation. Persia and China were the first to develop windmills, …
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Apr
13 Superb Facts About Swimming
Swimming is some of the most fun you can have in the water! What’s more, it’s a great way to exercise. Humans are naturally able to swim, which means we should all take the chance to go for a dip if we can. But how much do you know about the act of swimming? Here …
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15 Fun Facts About Pet Ownership That May Surprise You
Owning a pet comes with responsibility, but it also provides a lot of fun and happiness too. There are many things that we learn about our pets as they grow, but how much do we really know about them? Here’s a deeper look into the trials and tribulations of owning a pet that might surprise …
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30 Revealing Facts About Racism
Racism and racial discrimination have, horrifyingly, been dark sides to our culture and society for as long as humanity has been evolving. While many assume that we are living in ‘enlightened times’, events in recent history such as the police killing of George Floyd show that there is still very much a need for people …
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23 Massive Facts About Money
People are obsessed with money, and for good reason. It runs the world. But you don’t need to know that much about money to use it. And yet, the more you know, the more fascinating money becomes. Consider these 23 fun facts about money: 1. Bills and coins are younger than you think! The bills …
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Apr
15 Top Secret Facts About Area 51
What exactly is Area 51 hiding? The subject of many, many conspiracy theories – and a fairly daft attempt to ‘storm’ the government-protected site back in 2019 – the secrecy surrounding the US test facility is huge. However, it’s only so interesting to conspiracy fans across the world thanks to a certain alleged alien sighting …
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Apr
10 Spectacular Facts About Spring
Spring is often many people’s favourite time of year, and it’s not hard to understand why! It spells the end of Winter. What’s more, it’s the time of year when animals start to emerge from hibernation. Spring is a great time to start getting out and about again, to start mowing the lawn and sorting …
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Apr
17 Out Of This World Facts About Star Wars
Love it or hate it, Star Wars is a movie franchise that’s grown beyond its humble origins. The original space opera has amassed billions of dollars over the years, thanks not only to ticket sales but also merchandising, toys, TV shows and more. There is clearly something about this saga that speaks to the wider …
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Apr
15 Interesting Facts About The Falklands War
Although now four decades ago, the Falklands War remains one of the most shocking and most polarising conflicts of the modern age. Arising as a result of ownership disputes between Argentina and the United Kingdom, the conflict took place as one of the key moments during Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s tenure in charge of Great …
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