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Norwuz celebration or Parsi New Year
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, …
Wildebeest
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 …
New York Yellow Taxi Cab
15 Aug

On This Day – August 15th

We have officially made it midway through August. For some of us, that means our vacations are about to begin, while for others it generally means that they’re coming to a close. However, August 15th is about far more than taking time away – as you’re about to see, there have been plenty of historical …
Koala bear marsupial
14 Aug

10 Marvellous Facts about Marsupials

Marsupials are known for a few things. Their signature pouches, their Australian habitats, and many of them are pretty adorable – so, let’s get to know more about these incredible animals! Here are some seriously fun facts about marsupials! 1. Marsupials are only found in two or three continents, tops. Marsupials typically live in the …
fun facts about lizards
14 Aug

On This Day – August 14th

No one really likes counting down the dates during summer (as it is right now in the northern hemisphere), but you should take the time today to think about August 14th! Whether or not it’s an important day for you personally, there are more than a few reasons why this date has gone down in …
Manhattan Project Trinity
13 Aug

On This Day – August 13th

August 13th may seem just like any other summer date, but there’s more to today than meets the eye. If you’re not already celebrating a special occasion today, we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting facts and figures about August 13th that you’re going to want to keep in mind for the years to …
The Glorious Twelfth 
12 Aug

On This Day – August 12th

August 12th is a day for reflection. Take the time to look back on this date throughout history and see what makes it so special! You may also find a few international holidays that are worth celebrating, too – even if you don’t have any personal reasons to mark the occasion yourself.
Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia
11 Aug

9 Trailblazing Facts about the Trans-Siberian Railway

Whether you’re a trainspotter or not, it’s likely you’ve heard of the extensive Trans-Siberian railway, which boasts a long list of records. The emphasis, of course, is on “long!” Here are some fun facts about the Trans-Siberian Railway that might just interest you. 1. It is – by far – the longest railway line in …
Hip Hop Day
11 Aug

On This Day – August 11th

Is August 11th an important day for you? Statistically, it’s a very important day for millions of people celebrating birthdays today – but there are a few other reasons why this otherwise innocuous date is worth marking in the calendar. Below, we’ve lined up some of the most important historical events that unfolded today, as …
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10 Aug

10 Charming Facts about Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is one of the most famous monuments in South America – in fact, this towering spectacle of Jesus Christ, in Rio, is well-known to many who’ve never even seen it up close! What’s more, people from all over the world travel every year to see it and admire it. But, how much …
Hong Kong
10 Aug

On This Day – August 10th

It’s official – we’ve hit the double digits in August. That means summer is going by fast, and we need to make every day count! August 10th, as always, is yet another day where there’s lots to take into account – important ceasefires, forest fires, and independence days abound. Let’s take a close look at …
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9 Aug

9 Harrowing Facts about the Holocaust

The Holocaust was a devastating period of history during which Nazi Germany persecuted and slaughtered Jewish and ethnic families over a four-year period. While the atrocities at ‘concentration camps’ such as Auschwitz occurred decades ago, we must never forget the lessons learned from such a horrific period. Here are nine important facts about the Holocaust. …