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Donald Duck
9 Jun

On This Day – June 9th

Pies, fictional ducks, international relations – it’s a wonder that June 9th isn’t better known on the calendar! You may already be celebrating a birthday or an anniversary today – but whether you are or not, there are plenty more reasons to mark June 9th as a date to remember. Let’s dive into what we …
Facts about Ed Sheeran
9 Jun

10 Exclusive Facts about Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is one of the most famous and successful music artists of the modern age! Known for putting on a performance with just his distinctive vocals and a guitar, his stripped-back style of songwriting and recording has given the world a taste of “everyman” appeal that many pop stars struggle to capture. Whether you’re …
bird’s eye view of the atlantic ocean
8 Jun

On This Day – June 8th

June 8th is by no means just another day in the calendar. It’s a brilliant day to start thinking about our gorgeous planet, to look back on some fascinating European history, and even to break out a bikini! Here’s everything we know about this fantastic date…
fun facts about mozart
8 Jun

10 Marvellous Facts about Mozart

Whether you are a genuine fan of classical music or not, you have likely heard of one of the all-time greats, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This legendary composer created some of the best-known songs of all time, a vast majority of which are still used and listened to today! But how much do you honestly know …
interesting facts about Guinea
7 Jun

10 Glorious Facts About Guinea

Guinea is one of those countries we tend to hear about a lot! Nothing dramatic, it’s just that there’s Papua New Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, New Guinea… they seem to be everywhere! But today, we focus on the original Guinea. Here are some fun facts about Guinea – the real deal – that you’re likely going to …
The Pub Crawl
7 Jun

On This Day – June 7th

June 7th has proven to be a very important date throughout history all over the world! It also happens to be a pretty special day for chocolate ice cream lovers, fans of the French monarchy, and Shakespeare enthusiasts. We won’t just leave you hanging… here’s why!
facts about Basseterre
6 Jun

10 Brilliant Facts About Basse-Terre

Although “Basseterre” may sound like a French military position, it is actually one of the most beautiful places in the world you’ll ever hope to visit. But don’t judge on appearance, as there is more to this island than just its beauty. With that in clear mind, here are some fun facts about Basse-Terre! 1. …
Yo-yo toy
6 Jun

On This Day – June 6th

June 6th is a hugely important day for many different reasons. The most important, perhaps, is that it marks D-Day, one of the most crucial moments in World War II that helped see Allied forces push back against Nazi Germany. However, there are plenty of other reasons to mark June 6th, too – and here …
AIDS Day
5 Jun

On This Day – June 5th

June 5th is more than just another summer’s day for us here in the upper hemisphere. It’s a notable day for trainspotters, environmentalists, and fans of Jim Carrey movies. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes June 5th so great – and why you’ll want to remember this date for years to come.   …
Zaha Hadid Airport, Beijing
5 Jun

10 Fun Facts About Zaha Hadid Airport

Believe it or not, the Zaha Hadid Airport is a truly spectacular sight – it’s more than just a transport terminus! This one-terminal wonder took a long time to bring to fruition, and if you ever find yourself flying to or from Zaha Hadid in future, you may want to glance around before you continue …
January 7th - On this day
4 Jun

On This Day – June 4th

June 4th is actually a pretty cheesy day – we’ll explain why shortly! However, it’s also a highly important day in world history and politics, as well as a great day for celebrating our pets. If you’re already celebrating a birthday, congratulations – but here are some more reasons why June 4th is so notable.
facts about egg
3 Jun

On This Day – June 3rd

June 3rd is more than just another day. It’s a great day to try some sweet apple juice, dig out your old school globe, and to start preparing for the summer bites and bugs to come. Of course, there are also plenty of historical events that took place today, too – so let’s take a …