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Jul
On This Day – July 23rd
What is it that makes July 23rd so special? As it happens, there’s a lot to dig into! July 23rd is a great day to look back on the history of writing, remembering national heroes, and even for celebrating our gorgeous Grandmas. We’re not kidding! Take a look at all the facts and figures we’ve …
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Jul
On This Day – July 22nd
Break out the hammock and enjoy the sunshine if you’re in the upper part of the world – we’re marching through summer now. While July 22nd may not seem like a particularly special day on the surface, there’s actually plenty to talk about when it comes to 7/22. Here’s a grab-bag of facts, figures, moments, …
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Jul
10 Marvellous Facts about Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous actresses and singers of all time. She was known for her beauty and her iconic legacy – but also for her kindness and intelligence. But, how much do you know about one of Hollywood’s queens? Here are some fun facts about Marilyn Monroe that might just surprise …
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Jul
On This Day – July 21st
If you’re in the upper hemisphere, you’re right in the middle of summer now – so why are you looking at a screen? Far be it for us to tell you what you should do with your sunny days – we’ve lined up some fantastic facts and insights about July 21st, a day that seems …
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Jul
10 Spectacular Facts about Shropshire
When thinking about the UK, most people tend to focus on the cities (particularly London) – but, have you ever considered looking a bit more to the north? More specifically, we’d like to take a closer look at Shropshire! Doesn’t ring a bell? It’s time to dive into some fun facts about Shropshire. 1. Where …
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Jul
On This Day – July 20th
What is it about July 20th that makes it so special? It may not be a big day in your own calendar, but as you’re about to see, there’s plenty of interesting historical moments that sprung up on July 20th heading back years and decades. If it’s your birthday today, you share it with some …
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Jul
10 Mesmerising Facts About Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is by far one of the most famous tourist spots in all of the UK – it’s something of an entertaining oddity, but it’s immensely popular all over the world for its incredible exhibits. If you’re completely new to Madame Tussauds and wonder what all the wax-flavoured fuss is about, we’re here to …
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Jul
On This Day – July 19th
You didn’t just think July 19th was another summer day, did you? If history has shown us anything, it’s that anything can happen on July 19th! Here’s everything you need to prove it – along with a few interesting facts and celebrity birthdays thrown in along the way.
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Jul
10 Important Facts About The Jim Crow Laws
For all that there are still societal struggles, we can still safely say we’ve all come a long way in a relatively short space of time. The Jim Crow laws were, regrettably, in place during a time of intense racial insensitivity – yet, regrettably, racial insensitivity and discrimination continues to ravage society to this day. …
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Jul
On This Day – July 18th
July 18th carries a lot of history, celebrations, and important birthdays! And, we have all of the details right here. Did you know July 18th is a day we look back on technological history, and enjoy the odd piece of sour candy? Here is everything you need to know about July 18th…
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