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The latest facts from Fact City
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23 Fun Facts About Wine
We’ve been producing wine for approximately 9,000 years, and the Middle East is believed to be the location of the earliest vineyards. The French, who became interested, started copying the winemaking process and is often credited for inventing wine. Here are some fun wine facts you’ll wish you knew earlier! 1. Wine: There’s a gender …
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15 Facts About Antarctica That Will Surprise You
Antarctica is the driest, coldest and iciest continent. Almost the entire continent is covered with ice, with only less than half a percent not frozen. Enrich your knowledge and increase your chances of winning at your next pub quiz with these ‘cool’ facts. 1. Antarctica is waaaaay down south. Situated in the Antarctic region of …
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28 Pleasing Facts About Portugal
If you’re a football fan, probably the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Portugal is Cristiano Ronaldo! But, if you enjoy a glass of wine then you’ll imagine a bottle of Port Wine.Portugal can fulfil every visitor’s dreams and desires. It’s a special country full of character, rich history, and …
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17 Captivating Facts About Colombia
Want to learn a little more about the countries of the world and improve your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 17 fun facts about Colombia! 1. Colombia is a launchpad for South American adventures. Colombia is a beautiful country on the northern tip of South America. It shares …
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13 Knockout Facts About Kangaroos
Kangaroos are, of course, a popular symbol of wildlife down in Australia – and the country has gone all out in adopting the critter as one of their main attractions! Kangaroos are truly astonishing beasts, and certainly aren’t worth tangling with! Here are 13 fun facts about kangaroos, filling you in on what to expect …
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15 Mesmerising Facts About Mali
Looking to boost your knowledge of Africa and increase your chances of winning the next geography quiz? Take a look at these 15 fun facts about Mali! 1. Mali has lots of neighbours. Mali is a large landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina …
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16 Appealing Facts About Alcohol
Millions of people enjoy drinking alcohol every single day. However, it’s a substance that can carry plenty of health issues for the drinker if abused. Whether you like a tipple or are completely tea-total, here are 16 interesting facts about alcohol worth keeping in mind. 1. Alcohol affects the brain Alcohol is famous for making …
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26 Fascinating Facts About Chile
Home of the beloved writers Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral, Chile is known to its inhabitants as “pais del poetas,” or country of poets. Aside from its contribution to litreature, the country is also visited for its remote getaways, memorable landscapes, food and nightlife. Boost your local knowledge of South America with these 26 fun …
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10 Buzzing Facts About Coffee
Whether you’re a coffee lover or not, there are many unusual, surprising and interesting facts about coffee you can discover – here’s 10 fun facts about coffee: 1. Coffee is ancient… and popular The coffee bean originated from Ethiopia around 800 AD and is one of the worlds most traded commodities. 2. Americans really enjoy …
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14 Fun Facts About Mongolia
Indiana Jones, dinosaurs and rally driving – Here’s some fun (and interesting) facts about Mongolia for you to learn and increase your chances of winning at the next pub quiz! 1. Mongolia is surrounded by giants. Located in east-central Asia, Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia to the North and China to the south, east and …
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