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The latest facts from Fact City
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On This Day – November 23rd
November 23rd isn’t just another dark November day! In fact, it is an incredibly important date to people all over the world – it might well be a special day for you for personal reasons – in which case, take a load off and celebrate your big day by clueing yourself in on these surprising …
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9 Bold Facts about Boston
The heart of the state of Massachusetts, Boston, is a city that’s been a part of the US landscape for almost 400 years – and with 650,000+ people calling the area home, it’s safe to say it’s one of the most populous areas state-wide. Whether you’re a Boston native or you’re planning a visit, there’s …
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On This Day – November 22nd
By the time we’ve reached November 22nd, most of us are just counting the days till the end of the month so we can start focusing on the festivities that December brings. However, before you let today go by too fast, maybe take some time to see what actually makes it one of the most …
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10 Mysterious Facts About Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines’ passenger jet, Flight 370, remains one of the biggest aviation mysteries of all time. The crew and passengers onboard the flight tragically vanished on March 8th, 2014 – and while there have been a few clues arising from its disappearance, what actually happened to the voyage remains shrouded in guesswork. …
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10 Pioneering Facts about George Washington
People all across the US and indeed the world know George Washington as the first face of the American Presidency. It was Washington who helped to lay down the key elements of the US constitution, and of course, to this day, you will find him on US money and in the skyline up at Mount …
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On This Day – November 21st
We’re officially in the last ten days of November, and boy, is there a lot to cover! But let’s start with today, November 21st, and why it is such an important date. If it’s your birthday today, many happy returns – we’re here to share some historic events and famous birthdays with you. There’s also …
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10 Notable Facts about the NRA
The NRA, or National Rifle Association, is one of the most famous organizations in the USA – its members believe in the right to bear arms, one of the cornerstones of the US Constitution. They have made headlines multiple times due to their strong views on guns, specifically gun control across the US – but, …
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On This Day – November 20th
It’s official – we are now well into the last third of November, and that means we are edging ever closer to Christmas. However, there are plenty of other reasons to continue marking November’s dates on the calendar, with November 20th proving to be a popular date for millions of people all over the world. …
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On This Day – November 19th
November 19th is a popular day for millions of people worldwide, especially for those celebrating birthdays and special occasions! Otherwise, it’s a great opportunity to look back at some seriously interesting moments in history. If you are celebrating for any reason today, we share some famous birthdays in our guide below, and fill you in …
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On This Day – November 18th
The holiday season edges ever closer, and it hardly seems like we’ve spent any time in November at all! However, here we are at the 18th – the weather’s turning colder, and the leaves are falling in the upper hemisphere, and as it happens, there’s lots to unpack about today in history. If you’re celebrating …
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