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22 May

10 Fortunate Facts About Fortune Cookies

These sweet little cookies contain small pieces of paper intended to guide you forward in life. Essentially, they’re telling you your fortune! But how trustworthy are these tiny clairvoyant slips, and how much do you know about the Nostradamus of desserts? Here are some fun facts about fortune cookies to really help clue you in. …
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22 May

On This Day – May 22nd

May 22nd is a wonderful day to celebrate pudding, being yourself, and plenty of big historical events! Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have it all here – let’s explore what makes May 22nd so important in the eyes of millions.
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21 May

On This Day – May 21st

May 21st is a wonderful day full of fun facts, historical events, and it’s even a great time to tuck into strawberries and cream. It’s also a big birthday for plenty of Geminis around the globe – so let’s dive into what makes May 21st so memorable.
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20 May

On This Day – May 20th

May 20th is a day about dogs, bees, and stacks of historical events! While that may sound a little confusing, all you need to do is read on to find out exactly what we mean – and happy birthday if you’re celebrating already!
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19 May

10 Perfect Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

For the love of the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration of everything that’s green and gold about the Emerald Isle. Not just celebrated in the Republic of Ireland but over in the US, too, mid-March offers lots of great opportunities to get into the party spirit. If you’re planning your own …
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19 May

On This Day – May 19th

Whether May 19th is your birthday, an important event date, or just another day for you, there’s so much you should know about this very special date. It’s a day worth marking if you’re a NASCAR fan, a pizza fanatic, or enjoy looking into British history. Here’s why May 19th really matters…
Margaret Thatcher interview
18 May

10 Ironclad Facts about Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is easily one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Known for being strong-willed and highly divisive in her home nation of the UK, Thatcher was a Prime Minister no one was ever to forget in a hurry. But, whether you admired her or not, her place in history is hard …
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18 May

On This Day – May 18th

May 18th is a very important date! Why? It’s all about Presidential nominations, eruptions, museums, and even washing the dishes… if you’re celebrating today, here’s what else you’re sharing the day with!
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17 May

10 Chilly Facts about Snow

Snow is something you either love or hate! You either can’t stand the cold, being blocked on your way by icy roads and the general wetness of it, or you love the beauty of it all. Either way, many of us have had the fortune of experiencing snow in our lives – but what’s the …
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17 May

On This Day – May 17th

May 17th is a day that has marked this history books for decades. And, it’s also a day that brings a lot to celebrate, as well as some pretty interesting people of a certain zodiac sign! It’s a date marked by operatic firsts, submarine explorations, and even walnuts.
facts about Fort Lauderdale
16 May

9 Fascinating Facts about Fort Lauderdale

Is it a castle? Is it ruins? If you’ve never been, knowing what to expect from Fort Lauderdale is perhaps a little difficult. It’s a Floridian city – and its name actually holds a lot of important history behind it. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some fun facts about Fort Lauderdale …
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16 May

On This Day – May 16th

We’ve made it to the middle of the month! By now, the sun should be shining, barbecues should be getting dusted off, and we are well on our way to summer vacation. But before we try to skip this day too easily, let’s find out what makes it so special! May 16th marks big days …