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32 Fun Facts About Basketball
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the US – however, it also has strong followings all over the world. It’s made household names and millionaires out of stars such as Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James, and it’s a surprisingly complex game – even to this day. But how much do …
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Apr
What Happened in 1979?
As the last official year of the 70s, 1979 had a lot of pressure on it! Disco was still well and thriving, but music trends such as ska and hip hop were just starting out. It was a great time for bell bottoms, big hair, bright colours, and disco moves. It was also a time …
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Apr
25 Interesting Facts About Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the most important fixtures in the Muslim calendar – and people all over the world who worship in the Islamic faith regard it as highly important for growth and self-reflection. It’s during this time that people learn how to exercise self-control and how they can help others in need. It is …
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Apr
16 Ultimate Facts About the 1900s
The early 1900s, otherwise known as the turn of the century, was an incredible time for progression. Coming out of industrial evolution, this was a decade that saw huge steps forward in communication, travel, and entertainment. It was a decade of great experimentation – and one of idealism, as first-wave feminism took major strides in …
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Apr
27 Ultimate Facts About Chess
The earliest beginnings of chess are a bit uncertain but it’s believed to have originated in India in the 7th Century. The game was played and occasionally banned by medieval European kings, before becoming more established in the 1800s. The game had its resurgence during the Cold War. That specific period forms the backdrop for …
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Apr
What Happened in 1975?
Let’s take a look back at 1975. Jaws had us all terrified to go into the water. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was making us all do the Time Warp Again, and Monty Python had us all cackling like crazy people! But it was also a year of extraordinary political changes and even some earth-shattering …
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Apr
11 Pernicious Facts About Piranhas
No one likes the idea of piranhas. We all tend to imagine big fish with even bigger teeth and a taste for human flesh! As it happens, piranhas are not so easily categorized. In fact, this fascinating fish has quite a story to tell! Here are some fun facts about piranhas. 1. They are freshwater …
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Apr
12 Lively Facts About Lincolnshire
Famous for its coastline, its sausages, and even its windmills, Lincolnshire is a lovely English county that courts holidaymakers and vacationers from abroad every year. As you can imagine, it’s packed full of quaint English charm – but there’s more to Lincs than you might be expecting! Let’s take a look at some fun facts …
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Apr
32 Bodacious Facts About Beekeeping
For many of us, honey is a luxury we simply don’t want to live without. Its incredible, sweet taste, health benefits, and versatile use all make it an indispensable ingredient in our homes. And, of course, the only way to get said honey is by relying on skilled and ethical beekeepers. Beekeeping is a profession …
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Apr
26 Super Facts About The Sundarbans
The Sundarbans is a magnificent forest, the likes of which you probably haven’t seen before – but, more importantly, it’s the main habitat of one of the planet’s most endangered and threatened species. That makes it an area of significant natural importance, as well as beauty. And, to help you on your quest to learn …
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