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42 Superb Facts About Spain
Bienvenidos a España (Welcome to Spain), a country full of stone castles, snow-capped mountains, vast monuments, sophisticated cities, and charming beaches – all of which have made it a favoured travel destination. Enjoying life, free time and siestas are a huge part of everyday Spanish culture. Spaniards truly know how to relax and enjoy whenever …
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12 Fun Facts About Dolphins
Dolphins have got to be some of our best-loved animals. Friendly, curious, and intelligent, these sea mammals are iconic to the seas and can be found all over the world. Think you know a lot about Flipper and his friends? Check out these fun facts about dolphins that we’ve rounded up for you below. 1. …
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16 Interesting Facts About The Internet
Used by billions of people all around the world, the internet is a technological ‘wunderkind’. It has changed our ways of communication and perception of the world. What seemed far and unreachable now is within our reach. It’s changed the way we live, work, socialise, and educate ourselves. It has its positive and negative sides …
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10 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr is an enduring figure not only in American society, but worldwide. At a time of intense and unjust racial segregation in the US, King Jr was a figurehead for black civil rights. His empowering ‘I Have a Dream’ speech is regarded by millions as a tipping point for US society to …
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Mar
29 Peaceful Facts About Petra
You will probably have heard of Petra before, or perhaps heard of it under one of its many iconic names: the Lost City, the City of the Dead, the Rose City… Hidden in the mountainous desert in Southern Jordan, the ruins of this ancient city tell the story of the Nabatean people, a lost civilisation only …
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17 Thrilling Facts About Tennis
So you want to learn some new facts about tennis, right? Maybe you already know who the best players are these days and even know a reasonable amount of tournament history, however these fun tennis facts will definitely add to your repertoire: 1. The Wimbledon pineapple has a purpose There is a pineapple on the …
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Mar
9 Entertaining Facts About Radio Waves
You’re probably aware that radio waves are used in devices such as mobile phones, traditional car radios and television programming. But how well do you know how radio frequency actually works, and what the frequency measures? Here are some fun facts about radio waves. 1. Radio waves are amazingly lengthy The longest wavelengths in the …
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15 Fun Facts About Animals Everyone Should Know
The world has over 10,000,000 different species of animal, which is more than any of us could ever hope to see in a lifetime. But don’t worry, we’ve found several fun facts about animals you need to know so that you can become a true expert without even leaving the house! 1. There are primates …
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11 Fun Facts About Reindeer
Although reindeer do not fly (unfortunately), they do have red noses. They are part of the deer family, which includes elk, moose, and deer. Like other members of the family, reindeers have antlers, long legs, and hooves. Want to learn more? Sit back and enjoy these fun facts about Reindeer! 1. A reindeer never worries …
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29 Seriously Fun Facts About Scuba Diving
Did you know that scuba diving is one of the fastest extreme sports on the rise in the world today? With over 6 million active divers in the world, SCUBA diving is one of the world’s favourite leisure activities. If you’re new to this fantastic sport or are considering trying, here are 29 fun facts …
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