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The latest facts from Fact City
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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!
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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!
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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.
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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 …
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On This Day – April 1st
Many of us think of one thing when we think of April 1st – it’s time to break out the pranks. But, as it happens, many very serious and exciting things also took place on this very date! Here are some of the most interesting things to have ever taken place on April 1st.
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Mar
10 Unbelievable Facts About Uluru
Ever wanted to explore some of the world’s most fascinating natural wonders? Uluru is by far one of the most popular natural sights the world over – and what’s more, it’s regarded as highly sacred! If you’re already traveling down under or want to know more about this majestic, mountainous monument, here are some fun …
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