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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 …
April Fools Day - April 1st
1 Apr

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.
interesting facts about Uluru, Australia
31 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 …
Fun facts about March 31st
31 Mar

On This Day – March 31st

We’ve made it to the end of March! However, for many of us, spring is only just underway – and we have a whole new month of April adventures to look forward to. Here are some fascinating facts about March 31st, and why it’s a date you might want to mark.
facts about the brain
30 Mar

18 Fun Facts about The Brain That Will Blow Your Mind

Are you a hardworking student looking to learn some fascinating facts about the brain? Or a curious reader? Look no further! The human brain is one of the most complex and mysterious organs in the body, capable of amazing feats that give rise to art, sports, personality, and morals. Despite all of its complexities, there …
close up strawberry
30 Mar

10 Super Facts About Strawberries

Strawberries are some of nature’s sweetest treats! They taste so good, we practically put them everywhere – in lipsticks, candy, cakes, perfumes, and even on paper to give it an extra nice smell. And, for some of us, they are just not sweet enough and could do with layering in chocolate or sugar! However you …
pencil and eraser
30 Mar

On This Day – March 30th

We’re heading towards the end of March now, which of course means the dreaded (yet slightly fun) April Fool’s Day is on the rise… but for now, March 30th really deserves its own time in the limelight. If you were born today, you share a birthday with a popular US game show and an important …