21
Aug
The latest facts from Fact City
21
Aug
On This Day – August 21st
August is very slowly coming to an end, but if you’re lamenting the end of sunshine (or the chill if you’re in the southern hemisphere), there’s still plenty left to learn about this fabulous month. Below, we’ve collected a stack of facts about August 21st, and if it’s your birthday, you can also check who …
20
Aug
On This Day – August 20th
August 20th takes us deeper into the end of the summer for those of us in the upper hemisphere – but beyond that, it’s actually a fairly notable day. Check out some of our facts about August 20th regarding historical moments, famous birthdays, and even a few occasions you may want to mark on your …
19
Aug
On This Day – August 19th
Unless it’s your birthday or an important anniversary in your life, August 19th may seem like just another date on the calendar. As always, however, there’s something special to remember about today – and if you follow our date guides regularly, you’ll know that by now! Let’s take a look at some major historical moments, …
18
Aug
10 Soggy Facts about Rain
Rain, rain, go away… well, some of us like the odd downpour, and rain’s an essential part of keeping our ecosystem running. However, there’s more to these little drops than meets the eye. Grab an umbrella, and take a look at some fun facts about rain if you’re stuck indoors for the foreseeable future… 1. …
18
Aug
On This Day – August 18th
What’s so special about August 18th? A better question would be what isn’t so special – even if you’re not marking today as a birthday, anniversary, or other type of celebration, there are still plenty of reasons to look back on August 18th to see what unfolded. Let’s dive in and take a look at …
17
Aug
9 Revved-Up Facts about Volkswagen
Volkswagen builds some of the most popular vehicles on the road, and they have been a part of the automobile scene for as long as we can all remember. But how much do you know about the world-famous German car manufacturer? Here are some fun facts about Volkwagen that will impress even the most die-hard …
17
Aug
On This Day – August 17th
If you ask anyone what’s so special about August 17th, very few of us would actually have an answer. And, how wrong we would all be! August 17th is one of the most important dates of the year, and we have all of the reasons why below. Congratulations if you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary …
16
Aug
10 Curious Facts about Clouds
Of all the weather phenomena we’re used to seeing day after day, clouds are some of the most mysterious. What keeps these fluffy monoliths up in the sky? They bring us rain, snow, hail, sleet, and block the sun when we could really use some rays. But, aside from knowing where they are and what …
16
Aug
On This Day – August 16th
As we’re nearing the end of summer in the upper hemisphere, the last thing you are going to want to do is look at the calendar. However, that can be a real shame as you might miss out on some of the most important dates of the year! Take August 16th, for example – below, …
15
Aug
10 Wild-hearted Facts About Wildebeest
Wildebeest are stunning bovine creatures that we often link to African safaris, mainly because they’re native to the Eastern and Southern ends of the continent. However, they tend to migrate pretty wildly across vast expanses! Let’s take a look at some fun facts about wildebeest to clue you in on these traveling beasts. 1. Wildebeest …
15
Aug