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The latest facts from Fact City
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Apr
14 Ground-Breaking Facts About Earthquakes
If you’ve ever felt the ground rumble, you might just have experienced an earthquake. Earthquakes are natural events which can occur all over the world. While they are often minor and safe, bigger quakes can be devastating. They are a natural phenomenon which we can protect against, but they are often hard to predict. Here …
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Apr
43 Pretty Fun Facts About New Zealand
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? If you are, in New Zealand, you’ll find everything you seek, from the untamed wasteland, soaring mountains, mist-cloaked fjords, golden beaches, to the charming towns with big doses of laid-back magic. Due to the hospitable residents, you’ll probably meet new friends that’ll show you the calm bays of the North, …
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Apr
19 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Olympics
The Olympics is one of the most celebrated sporting events in the world, an undertaking that happens every four years which tests the mettle of athletes from all over the planet. If all you know about the Olympics is the schedule and the countries that have hosted the games in recent times, the following fun …
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Apr
13 Hypnotic Facts About Helicopters
We take them for granted but go back a few hundred years and a helicopter would have been seen as pure magic. Let’s take a look at these fun facts about helicopters that you really need to know about these flying marvels… 1. Helicopters are seriously fast. The world’s fastest helicopter can travel at 248 …
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Apr
31 Fun Facts About Avocado
The avocado is a fruit that’s taken on a life of its own in recent years. It’s become a modern icon – a once-obscure fruit that’s making its way into more and more dishes, drinks and medical supplements. It’s also a fruit that’s associated with the millennial generation, and one which has received ‘superfood’ status …
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12 Superb Facts About Salisbury Cathedral
When it comes to buildings that need to be on your bucket list, this is one that’s should be at the top. Forget the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, and turn your attention to a building that was built centuries earlier. Now sit back and enjoy these fun facts about Salisbury Cathedral! 1. …
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Apr
15 Mesmerising Facts About Manila
Looking to find out a little more about the capital cities of the world and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 15 fun facts about Manila! 1. Philippines’s chief city Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. 2. This is how you pronounce Manila… Wondering how to …
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Apr
14 Surprising Facts About Spinach
There was a time when spinach was the most despised food item on the market. But perceptions have changed. People have grown to appreciate its nutritional value, with some of the more fun facts about spinach including: 1. We’ve been eating spinach for centuries. The spinach plant originates in Persia. It came to China in …
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Apr
11 Bonkers Facts About Beer
Most people love a pint of beer or two… amazingly, a whopping 14,841 pints are drank in the UK every minute!! Read on to learn some interesting facts about beer! 1. Belgium is beer mad. Belgium has more than 400 different brands of beer – there is no country in the world that has more …
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Apr
17 Excellent Facts About Planet Earth
People are right to be fascinated by the Earth – it’s our home and makes human existence possible! This is why scientists dedicate so much time and energy on exposing the wonders of Earth. Here’s a handful of fun facts about Earth that’ve been discovered… 1. Earth knows its place. Earth is the third planet …
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