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The latest facts from Fact City
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10 Belligerent Facts about the Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo is perhaps one of history’s most famous conflicts. Taking place in the early 19th century, it’s infamous for being one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s biggest defeats – and is known to many as La Belle Alliance. While many of us probably know the ABBA song better than the battle, it’s time to …
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Aug
5 Facts About Construction Machinery You Didn’t Know
The construction industry is one that relies heavily on machinery and equipment. There are all kinds of impressive machines that can be used to carry out tasks that would be impossible for a human alone, so it is hard to imagine what the world would look like without these machines. This also means that there …
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Aug
On This Day – August 4th
The days of August already seem to be going by too fast! That is why it is so important to make every day count – and, if history has taught us anything, it’s that August 4th is a date when anything can happen, Don’t believe us? Check out these incredible facts about August 4th, and …
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Aug
10 Classic Facts about Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was one of the most influential people of the 20th Century in Europe. Yet, many of us don’t know much about this famous French leader! If you’ve spent any time studying French history, you’ll likely recognise him as one of the figureheads of World War II, and as a keen force in …
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Aug
On This Day – August 3rd
August 3rd takes us deeper into the final third of the summer for those of us in the upper hemisphere, and for many, it seems like just another day. However, every day of the year holds some historical significance and some interesting facts – and if you happen to be celebrating today, here are a …
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On This Day – August 2nd
By August 2nd, we all tend to start focusing on everything we need to do before summer ends! After all, we are officially in its last month – so kick back, have a nice cold drink, and learn more about what makes August 2nd so special. There are plenty of historical titbits, celebrity birthdays, and …
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Aug
10 Presidential Facts about Joe Biden
From Obama’s VP to the full Presidency – Joe Biden’s been at the top of US government for some time. But how much do we all actually know about one of the world’s most important leaders? Here are some fun facts about Joe Biden worth remembering! 1. In the beginning… Joe Biden was born on …
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Aug
On This Day – August 1st
As we’re entering the last month of summer, we all tend to feel a little bummed out. But now is not the time to fret! There is still an entire month to go, and August 1st deserves to be honoured for all that it is! Today’s a big day for Leos, too, so let’s break …
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Aug
11 Incredible Facts about UNICEF
UNICEF is one of the world’s most famous organizations, helping millions of children over the world whose lives are at risk of violence, disease, and starvation. In fact, it’s not particularly easy to explain how much of an effect UNICEF has on the world’s children in just one paragraph! Let’s see how much you know …
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Jul
13 Sensational Facts about South Dakota
Even if you’re not a US citizen, you’ll likely have seen Mount Rushmore before – and it’s right here in the heart of South Dakota. This super-sparse state is fantastic for festivals, rugged landscapes, and notable native history. Let’s take a closer look at what sets south apart from north, with some fun facts about …
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