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Popeye
11 Apr

On This Day – April 11th

April 11th is a fairly notable day, even if you’re not celebrating it! We first met the most famous spinach-munching sailor, someone made a really quick trip to Dover, and an icon of music history made their first live performance. Read on to learn why April 11th is such an important day in history!
Baja, Gulf of California
11 Apr

10 Capable Facts About The Gulf of California

What is it about the Gulf of California that fascinates so many people? This wonderful, watery landmark is one of the most important natural wonders of North America – and in this fact file, we’ll take you through everything you need to know. Here are some fun facts about the Gulf of California to get …
National sibling day
10 Apr

On This Day – April 10th

There’s something so special about April 10th… Can’t you feel it? Then it must be because you don’t know enough about this incredible date! Here are some of the most fascinating things about April 10th, and if you’re celebrating, congratulations!
facts about Oklahoma
9 Apr

12 Outstanding Facts About Oklahoma

So, you’ve heard of the musical, but how much have you heard about the actual state of Oklahoma? Let’s find out more about what makes this state great with some fascinating and fun facts about Oklahoma! 1. Where is Oklahoma? Oklahoma is a state situated in the South Central region of the US. It is …
National Unicorn Day - April 9th
9 Apr

On This Day – April 9th

April 9th has proven to be a pretty eventful date throughout history! And thankfully, it’s also a day when we get to celebrate multiple occasions across the nation. Here are some of the most important things you should know about April 9th!
National All Is Ours Day - April 8th
8 Apr

On This Day – April 8th

April 8th throws us even further into spring, and with it, there are plenty of interesting historical dates and national occasions to mark and celebrate. If it’s your birthday or any other special day today, enjoy it in style – and in the meantime, here are some fascinating historical facts you might want to mull …
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 …