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John Walker invented wooden matches
7 Apr

On This Day – April 7th

While April 7th may seem like just any other day at work, school, or even at home, it’s actually a fairly notable date in the calendar. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or otherwise today, here are a few more reasons why April 7th is perhaps more important than it first appears.
Horse racing
7 Apr

10 Glamorous Facts about the Grand National

The Grand National is one of the most famous sporting events across the world, and with good reason! The jockeys and noble steeds that are lucky enough to make it to this horse racing festival are among the best on the planet – it’s a leviathan steeplechase unlike any other. With that in mind, here …
Emirates Airbus A380
6 Apr

10 Amazing Facts about Airbus A380

If you like spending any kind of time in the sky, then you will most likely have heard of the air’s biggest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380! You may even have ridden one in the past – but how much do you really know about this astounding aeroplane? Here are some seriously fun facts about …
National Caramel Popcorn Day - April 6th
6 Apr

On This Day – April 6th

Unless it’s your birthday or you’re marking it in any other way, April 6th tends to get lost in the calendar as just another typical day. But, history tells us that it is by no means an ordinary spot in the calendar – it was a huge day for exploration and award-giving, and you may …
Brendan Fraser
5 Apr

On This Day – April 5th

April 5th is no day to ignore! So much has happened on this all-important date throughout history, and there are even a few national holidays that are worth honouring, too. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about April 5th!
Fun Vienna Facts
5 Apr

10 Vibrant Facts about Vienna

Is there any capital city in the world quite as beautiful as Vienna? It certainly has to be in the top ten! Austria’s gorgeous capital is well known for its architecture, its history, and its musical links. Even if you only know of the city from the 80s song of the same name, now’s the …
National School Librarian Day
4 Apr

On This Day – April 4th

April 4th seems like every other day – right? Sunshine, spring flowers, even rain showers depending on where you are in the world. However, today’s pretty impressive for a variety of different reasons! Happy birthday if you’re celebrating today, but otherwise, here are a few notable reasons why we should all remember April 4th for …
facts about the honeybee
4 Apr

10 Happy Facts about Honey Bees

Where would we be without honey bees? Pretty short on food, for a start! These hard-working, buzzy creatures really do live for the honey – and the way they protect their queens and source out the sticky stuff is always fascinating. So much so, we’ve lined up some seriously fun facts about honey bees to …
Facts about Jersey
3 Apr

10 Joyous Facts about Jersey

Jersey Island is one of the most beautiful places around Britain, yet so many of us don’t know much about the territory. It’s a popular vacation spot – but what else does Jersey have to offer (and even hide)? Let’s take a look at some seriously fun facts about Jersey to dig into. 1. Is …
National Film Score Day - 3rd April
3 Apr

On This Day – April 3rd

We’re getting into the “spring” of things now, as April 3rd brings with it a host of historical landmarks, sweet treats, and reasons to celebrate. Let’s take you through why April 3rd is such a notable date, even if you may not believe it!
rainbow flag
2 Apr

On This Day – April 2nd

April 1st tends to take a lot out of us, but for many throughout history, April 2nd was a much more important date. Here are some of the most fascinating things to have ever taken place on April 2nd.
facts about propaganda
1 Apr

10 Surprising Facts about Propaganda

Propaganda is a word that carries quite a bit of negative connotation with it. Is it advertising, or is it an attempt to try and convince people against their will? If you’re a historian or have spent at least some time learning about the history of media, you’re likely to have come across one or …