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The latest facts from Fact City
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19 Happy Facts About Hawaii
Do you dream of visiting Hawaii? It’s part of the USA and yet it feels so distant, so alien, so separate. The state attracts millions of visitors from all corners of the world every single year, most of whom are determined to bask in the gorgeous landscape it has to offer. On the surface, Hawaii …
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11 Fun Facts About London Heathrow Airport
Want to increase your knowledge of the UK aviation scene? Here’s 11 fun facts about London Heathrow Airport… 1. London Heathrow Airport’s humble beginnings Heathrow started life in 1930 as a single grass runway. 2. London Heathrow Airport employs more people than you might imagine Based in West London, near Hounslow, Heathrow airport employs a staggering 76,000 people – that’s …
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15 Thrilling Facts About The River Thames
Is there a more iconic British river than the Thames? It runs through the heart of London, and what’s more, it plays a part in one of our most iconic backdrops. But how much do you actually know about the River Thames? Hop on a barge and set sail for a voyage of factual discovery…. …
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18 Towering Facts About The Shard
If you’ve ever been to London before, it’s likely you’ve seen The Shard! Even if you don’t know what goes on inside, you’ll spot it on the skyline for miles around. Here’s a stack of fun facts about The Shard, one of Europe’s tallest buildings… 1. The Shard is Tower’s Bridge next door neighbour The …
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23 Weird And Wonderful Facts About The Human Body
How often do you actually think about your own body? We’re meant to look after ourselves better than we probably do. How well do you know your own body? Here are 23 interesting facts about the human body to tickle your brain. 1. Your feet are more complex than you think 25% of your bones are …
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15 Spectacular Facts About Space
People are fascinated by space and for good reason. It’s a vast expanse filled with such inscrutable mysteries that people cannot help but study it. Among the numerous discoveries that have been made so far, these are some of the most interesting facts about space… Fascinating Space Facts 1. You can only hear your thoughts …
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26 Uncensored Facts About The USA
If you have family or friends who live in the USA or if you’re looking to move here, take a look at these 26 fun facts about the USA and impress the locals with your quiz-busting knowledge! 1. The USA is MASSIVE The USA is a large country consisting of 50 states in North America. …
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36 Whimsical Facts About Water
Water is one of the most important substances on Earth. It’s in all living things, whether they live at the bottom of the ocean or the driest desert. Life on Earth as we know it and cherish it today couldn’t be possible without water. Water is essential and it bounds together all living things in …
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56 Amazing Facts About Africa
Africa is one of the most incredible continents on the planet. A truly diverse region home to much of the world’s most famous wildlife, it is also an incredible region for commerce and culture. It’s one of the biggest continents on the globe full stop, meaning that it’s unlikely you will be able to cover …
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18 Juicy Facts About Japan
Would you like to boost your knowledge of this vibrant, eastern country? Take a look at these 18 fun facts about Japan! 1. Japan is more than one island. Japan is a culturally rich archipelago of nearly 7,000 islands in east Asia… that’s right, 7,000! 2. Not all of Japan is populated. Despite containing such …
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